If air starts out with a temperature of 18^oC with a dew point of 10^oC,an ascent of ________ is necessary for the air to become saturated. A)500 m B)800 m C)1000 m D)1200 m

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The air cools at the dry adiabatic lapse rate of approximately 10°C per 1000 meters. The temperature difference between the air temperature and the dew point is 8°C (18°C - 10°C). Therefore, an ascent of 1000 meters is necessary for the air to cool by 8°C and reach saturation.

If Air Starts Out with a Temperature of 18oC with a Dew

If Air Starts Out with a Temperature of 18^oC with a Dew