The dry adiabatic lapse rate is approximately: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The dry adiabatic lapse rate is approximately:
A. 0.6°C per 1000 meters
B. 10°C per 1000 meters
C. 1°C per 100 meters
D. 1°C per 1000 meters
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The dry adiabatic lapse rate is approximately 1°C per 100 meters (or 10°C per kilometer). This is the rate at which a dry parcel of air cools as it rises.

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