question 11\n5 points\nassume you lift a parcel of air dry adiabatically to 1500m. assuming no other factors…

question 11\n5 points\nassume you lift a parcel of air dry adiabatically to 1500m. assuming no other factors influence this parcel, how much will its temperature decrease?\na 7.5℃\nb 15℃\nc the parcels temperature would actually increase\nd 10℃\ne 12.5℃

question 11\n5 points\nassume you lift a parcel of air dry adiabatically to 1500m. assuming no other factors influence this parcel, how much will its temperature decrease?\na 7.5℃\nb 15℃\nc the parcels temperature would actually increase\nd 10℃\ne 12.5℃

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Recall dry - adiabatic lapse rate

The dry - adiabatic lapse rate is 10°C per 1000m.

Step2: Calculate temperature change

We have a height change of 1500m. Using the formula $\text{Temperature change}=\text{Lapse rate}\times\text{Height change in km}$. First, convert 1500m to 1.5km. Then, $\text{Temperature change}=10^{\circ}C/km\times1.5km = 15^{\circ}C$.

Answer:

B. 15°C