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_______ occurs when atmospheric temperature increases with height.

(a) Negative lapse rate

(b) Super adiabatic lapse rate

(c) Neutral lapse rate

(d) Positive lapse rate

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The correct choice is (d) Positive lapse rate

To elaborate: Under negative lapse rate, the colder air is below the warmer air. It can be occurred near the earth’s surface.

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