Which of the following atmospheric conditions °Ccurs when the environmental lapse rate decreases more rapidly with height than the dry adiabatic rate?
A)absolutely unstable
B)absolutely stable
C)convectively unstable
D)conditionally unstable

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When the environmental lapse rate decreases more rapidly with height than the dry adiabatic rate, it indicates that the atmosphere is absolutely unstable. This condition promotes vertical motion and can lead to convective activity such as thunderstorms.

Which of the Following Atmospheric Conditions °Ccurs When the Environmental