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jlmhmf

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on: Jul 13, 2018

What is a thermal?

Question 2

How is the stability of air determined?

nanny

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A thermal is a hot bubble of air that breaks away from the ground and starts to rise, expanding and cooling as it ascends.

Answer to Question 2

The stability of the air is determined by comparing the temperature in a rising air parcel to that of its surroundings.

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