What Is Atmospheric Stability? What Are Adiabatic Processes and How

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Essay

What is atmospheric stability? What are adiabatic processes and how they are related to atmospheric stability?

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Definitions:

Genetic Predispositions

Inherited tendencies or vulnerabilities to develop certain diseases, behaviors, or characteristics.

Instinct Theory

A view that explains human behavior as motivated by automatic, involuntary, and unlearned responses.

Homeostasis

The ability of a living organism to regulate its internal environment to maintain a stable, constant condition despite external changes.

Drive-Reduction Theory

The idea that a physiological need creates an aroused tension state (a drive) that motivates an organism to satisfy the need.