Why is the dry adiabatic lapse rate greater than the moist adiabatic lapse rate?

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Why is the dry adiabatic lapse rate greater than the moist adiabatic lapse rate?

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a rising parcel of air that doesn't contain water cools quicker than a moist parcel of air

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