Question

If you have a parcel of air at the surface (0 km) and its temperature is 24°C and a parcel dew point of 8°C, at what height would the LCL be?

a) 1 km
b) 2 km
c) 3 km
d) 4 km

Answer 1

The LCL, or Lifting Condensation Level, is the height at which a parcel of air becomes saturated and forms a cloud. In this case, the LCL would be at a height of approximately 2 kilometers.

correct answer is B

Step-by-step explanation:

The LCL, or Lifting Condensation Level, is the height at which a parcel of air becomes saturated and condenses to form a cloud. It can be calculated using the following formula:

LCL = (Temperature - Dew Point) / Lapse Rate

Given that the temperature is 24°C and the dew point is 8°C, and assuming a lapse rate of 6.5°C per kilometer, the LCL would be at a height of approximately 2 kilometers (b).

correct answer is B