Why is the falling temperature trend in the troposphere important in meteorology?
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Correct answer: It affects air stability and convection
In the troposphere, temperature generally decreases as altitude increases; this change is called the environmental lapse rate. The lapse rate determines whether a lifted air parcel remains warmer and rises, or becomes cooler and sinks. Consequently, it controls atmospheric stability, vertical mixing, cloud development and storm formation. Option A is correct, whereas the other choices describe processes unrelated to the tropospheric temperature gradient.
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It affects air stability and convection
Why is this the correct answer?
In the troposphere, temperature generally decreases as altitude increases; this change is called the environmental lapse rate. The lapse rate determines whether a lifted air parcel remains warmer and rises, or becomes cooler and sinks. Consequently, it controls atmospheric stability, vertical mixing, cloud development and storm formation. Option A is correct, whereas the other choices describe processes unrelated to the tropospheric temperature gradient.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Theory Base of Accounting.
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