The dry adiabatic rate is ____ greater than the moist adiabatic rate.
A)never
B)sometimes
C)always
D)most of the time
E)half the time

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The dry adiabatic lapse rate is always greater than the moist adiabatic lapse rate because dry air cools and warms at a faster rate than moist air when rising or descending, respectively, without any heat exchange with the environment.

The Dry Adiabatic Rate Is ____ Greater Than the Moist