Question
A lower adiabatic lapse rate named for higher values of this quantity occurs when an air front approaches mountains in orographic lifting. Field measurements of this quantity utilize a ratchet-like “sling” instrument whose outputs are plotted nonlinearly against the mixing ratio. At different altitudes, radiosondes record temperature, pressure, and this quantity, which is inversely proportional to air density. Temperature equals the dew point when a form of this quantity reaches values of 100. This quantity’s impact on apparent temperature is estimated by the heat index. For 10 points, hygrometers measure what percentage of water vapor in the air? ■END■
ANSWER: humidity [or relative humidity; accept water content or water concentration or air moisture or wet adiabatic lapse rate before “water” is mentioned]
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| Player | Team | Opponent | Buzz Position | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Lucenet (UG) | NYU C | NYU B | 27 | -5 |
| Luke McCrory (DII) | NYU B | NYU C | 31 | 10 |
| Vincent Zhang (DII) | Penn | Princeton | 52 | -5 |
| Claire Wilson (DII) | Lehigh | University of Delaware B | 72 | 10 |
| Mary Scheidel (UG) | Fordham | Swarthmore B | 72 | 10 |
| Geoffrey Wu (UG) | Columbia A | Swarthmore A | 72 | 10 |
| Edward Zhou (DII) | NYU A | University of Delaware A | 72 | 10 |
| Finn Doyle (DII) | Princeton | Penn | 92 | 10 |