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neverstopbelieb

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Ultimately, the buoyancy of a rising air parcel is dependent upon its:
 
  A) composition.
  B) volume.
  C) concentration of water vapor.
  D) rate of cooling relative to the surrounding air.

Question 2

Absolutely stable air:
 
  A) has a wet adiabatic lapse rate that is greater than the environmental lapse rate.
  B) will have a positive buoyancy.
  C) needs a push to rise, but will continue rising once it starts moving.
  D) is typically warmer than its surroundings.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



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