Which of the following describes what tends to happen to a large environmental lapse rate during vertical mixing of air?
A)it decreases
B)it remains the same
C)it increases
D)it increases at first, followed by a decrease

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During vertical mixing of air, the temperature of the upper and lower layers tends to equalize due to the turbulence caused by the air movements. This results in a decrease in the temperature gradient, and therefore a decrease in the environmental lapse rate.

Which of the Following Describes What Tends to Happen to a Large