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Diane

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Ascending parcels of unstable air seldom extend above the tropopause because
 
  A) the troposphere is extremely stable
  B) the troposphere is extremely unstable
  C) the stratosphere is extremely stable
  D) the stratosphere is extremely unstable

Question 2

An unstable air parcel that rises through a stable layer does not come to a screeching halt because
 
  A) it takes time for condensation to occur
  B) adiabatic cooling is slower in stable air
  C) the rising air has upward momentum
  D) the stable layer may not have any liquid water droplets


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kingfahad97

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


Diane

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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