Cooling occurs at a lesser rate at the wet adiabatic lapse rate compared to the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

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This is because in the wet adiabatic process, as the moist air rises and cools, the moisture condenses and releases latent heat, which slows down the rate of cooling. This results in a slower cooling rate compared to the dry adiabatic process where there is no moisture condensation and latent heat release.

Cooling Occurs at a Lesser Rate at the Wet Adiabatic