Lapse Rate Steps
What is the temperature at this location? _______________ (Write unknown if presently appropriate.)
What is the elevation at this location? _______________ (Write unknown if presently appropriate.)
What is the temperature of the next point? _____________________ (Write unknown if presently appropriate.)
What is the elevation at the next point? _____________________________ (Write unknown if presently appropriate.)
The appropriate lapse rate is the [dry adiabatic, environmental, normal, wet adiabatic.]
What is the value of the appropriate lapse rate in degrees Fahrenheit for every thousand feet?__________
Does the temperature warm or cool between this point and the next point? ____________________
What is the difference in the temperature between this point and the next point? ___________ (Write unknown if presently appropriate.)
What is the difference in the elevation between this point and the next point? __________ (Write unknown if presently appropriate.)
Calculating to find the unknown, how much does the temperature or elevation change between the two points? _______________________ [°F or feet]
What is the temperature or elevation of the next point? ______________________ [°F or feet]
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the lapse rate exercise
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the Atmospheric Moisture Lecture Notes
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the Moisture Review Questions
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the Lapse Rate Summary Diagram