A parcel of air is about to be forced over a mountain 3 km in height. The temper

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A parcel of air is about to be forced over a mountain 3 km in height. The temperature of the parcel at 0 km is 20oC, the dew point is 10 degrees Celcius, the DAR is 10oC/km, the MAR is 5oC/km, and the ELR is 7oC/km.

1. At what elevation will clouds begin to form in the parcel of air? A. 0km B. 1km C. 2km D. 3km.

2. As the parcel of air decends down the other side of the mountain, at what rate will it warm? A. 20oC/km B. 5oC/km C. 10oC/km D. 7oC/km.

3. What will be the temperature of the parcel at the top (3km) of the mountain? A. -10oC B. -5oC C. 7oC D. 5oC E. 0oC.

Explanation / Answer

1. 1km

2. 10 Degree C / Km

3. 0 Degree C

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