Which of the following describes what happens to the dew point temperature in a rising thermal?

A. It increases at a faster rate than the parcel temperature.
B. It increases at a slower rate than the parcel temperature.
C. It decreases at the same rate as the parcel temperature.
D. It decreases at a slower rate than the parcel temperature.


Answer: D

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