The Atmosphere Is Most Unstable When the Temperature of the Air

question 60

Multiple Choice

The atmosphere is most unstable when the temperature of the air ________ with height.

• A)is uniform
• B)drops rapidly
• C)increases slightly
• D)decreases slightly
• E)increases rapidly

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