For the following questions, refer to the diagram shown below.

-In the diagram shown above, the parcel would have a temperature of __________when it reached the base on the leeward side of the mountain.
A) 20°C
B) 35°C
C) 25°C
D) 15°C

Question

For the following questions, refer to the diagram shown below.
 
-In the diagram shown above, the parcel would have a temperature of __________when it reached the base on the leeward side of the mountain.
A) 20°C 
B) 35°C 
C) 25°C 
D) 15°C

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When a parcel of air descends on the leeward side of a mountain, it warms at the dry adiabatic lapse rate, which is typically 10°C per 1000 meters. If it started at a higher elevation and descended, it would warm significantly, often resulting in a higher temperature than it started with on the windward side.

For the Following Questions, Refer to the Diagram Shown Below