If the Environmental Lapse Rate Is Less Than the Wet

question 47

Multiple Choice

If the environmental lapse rate is less than the wet adiabatic lapse rate,then the atmosphere is:

• A)absolutely stable.
• B)absolutely unstable
• C)conditionally unstable
• D)cannot determine from this information.

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