An inversion
A)never occurs in the atmosphere.
B)refers to a temperature increase with height.
C)promotes upward motion in the atmosphere.
D)inhibits upward motion in the atmosphere.
E)Both B and D.

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An inversion refers to a situation where the temperature increases with height, contrary to the normal decrease with altitude in the atmosphere. This condition inhibits upward motion in the atmosphere because the warmer air above cooler air is more stable, preventing the rise of air parcels.

An Inversion