Question

1. The recorded temperature in a certain location is 280 K at sea level and 255 K at an elevation of 3 km. What is the atmospheric lapse rate at this location? Answer in K/km to one decimal place.

2. The recorded temperature in a certain location is 280 K at sea level, and 255 K at an elevation of 3 km. Is the atmosphere in this location stable or unstable?

a) stable

b) unstable

Answer 1