Saturated air is forced down the leeward side of a mountain. On its way down the air undergoes warming because of compression. What is the rate at which the air will heat up?
A) 20°C per 1,000m of descent
B) 10°C per 1,000m of descent
C) 6°C per 1,000m of descent
D) 1°C per 1,000m of descent
E) Unknown in advance

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The air heats up at the dry adiabatic lapse rate, which is approximately 10°C per 1,000 meters of descent.

Saturated Air Is Forced Down the Leeward Side of a Mountain