Given an environmental lapse rate of 5°C/1000 m and a dry adiabatic of 10°C,what would be the temperature of air at an elevation of 2000 m if the surface air temperature is 25°C?
A)25°C
B)20°C
C)15°C
D)10°C
E)5°C

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The temperature will decrease by the environmental lapse rate of 5°C/1000m for every 1000 meters increase in elevation. So, for 2000 meters, the temperature will decrease by 10°C from the surface temperature of 25°C. Therefore, the temperature at 2000 meters elevation will be 25°C - 10°C = 15°C.

Given an Environmental Lapse Rate of 5°C/1000 M and a Dry