alleryWhat is the dry adiabatic lapse rate of air in the Himalayas, in degrees Celsius per kilometre?
A6.5
B9.8
C12.0
D4.2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 9.8
Dry air cools at 9.8 degrees Celsius for every kilometre it rises, which is the dry adiabatic rate.
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