What is the dry adiabatic lapse rate approximately?
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The dry adiabatic lapse rate is about 9.8°C/km and is used for unsaturated air parcels rising or sinking in the atmosphere.
What happens to an air parcel as it rises in the atmosphere?
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As an air parcel rises, pressure decreases, causing it to expand and cool.
Which term describes the temperature at which air becomes saturated?
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The dew point is the temperature at which the air reaches saturation and condensation begins.
Which process releases latent heat into the atmosphere?
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Condensation releases latent heat, which can contribute to atmospheric instability and storm development.
What does a negative lifted index (LI) indicate?
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A negative lifted index suggests atmospheric instability, increasing the likelihood of thunderstorms.
Which variable is constant in a dry adiabatic process?
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In a dry adiabatic process, no heat is exchanged with the environment, making it an adiabatic (constant heat) process.