Which of the following statements accurately compares the dry adiabatic lapse rate with the moist adiabatic lapse rate?
A)The dry adiabatic lapse rate is sometimes greater than the moist adiabatic lapse rate.
B)The dry adiabatic lapse rate is never greater than the moist adiabatic lapse rate.
C)The dry adiabatic lapse rate is always greater than the moist adiabatic lapse rate.

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The dry adiabatic lapse rate is always greater than the moist adiabatic lapse rate because moist air cools at a slower rate as it rises compared to dry air, due to the release of latent heat during condensation.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Compares the Dry Adiabatic