An increase in the environmental lapse rate of an air layer results in the layer becoming:
A) an air parcel.
B) less stable.
C) more stable.
D) cooler.
E) heavier.

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A higher environmental lapse rate means that the temperature is decreasing more rapidly with increasing altitude, which creates a more unstable environment for air parcels. This makes it easier for the air to rise and form clouds or storms.

An Increase in the Environmental Lapse Rate of an Air