Practice - Environmental Lapse Rate and Adiabatic Lapse Rate
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Practice Questions
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Define Environmental Lapse Rate.
💡 Hint: Think of how it relates to height in the atmosphere.
What is the approximate value of the Adiabatic Lapse Rate?
💡 Hint: Recall the standard rate used in adiabatic processes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What causes the Environmental Lapse Rate to vary?
💡 Hint: Think about natural influences on temperature in the atmosphere.
The Adiabatic Lapse Rate is approximately how much per kilometer?
💡 Hint: Remember the specific value often used in meteorological calculations.
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Challenge Problems
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A hot air balloon ascends in a region with a 1°C/100m environmental lapse rate. If the ground temperature is 25°C, how high can the balloon ascend before its temperature equals the surrounding air temperature?
💡 Hint: Calculate how far it can rise until its temperature matches the ELR.
Consider a polluted urban area with a steep environmental lapse rate. What would be the implications for local air quality during peak heat times?
💡 Hint: Analyze the behavior of pollutants in reaction to changing temperature and stability.
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