If the planet warms and its atmosphere contains more water,the lapse rate at low latitudes will

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The lapse rate is the rate at which temperature decreases with altitude. If the atmosphere contains more water due to global warming, this will increase the amount of water vapor in the air. Water vapor is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere, leading to a decrease in the rate at which temperature decreases with altitude, or a decrease in the lapse rate. Therefore, the best choice is C, decrease.

If the Planet Warms and Its Atmosphere Contains More Water,the