q Dry adiabatic lapse rate is constant = 10ºC/km.
q Moist adiabatic lapse rate is NOT a
constant. It depends on the
temperature of saturated air parcel.
qThe higher the air
temperature, the smaller the moist adiabatic lapse rate.
qèWhen warm, saturated
air cools, it causes more condensation (and more
latent heat release) than for cold, saturated air.