If an unsaturated air parcel with a temperature of 20^oC rises,forms a precipitating cloud,then returns to its original altitude, A)the parcel's final temperature will be different than 20 ^oC B)the parcel's final temperature will be exactly 20 ^oC C)the parcel will never return to the surface D)the parcel will continue rising until it reaches the tropopause

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When an unsaturated air parcel rises to form a precipitating cloud, it releases latent heat, which warms the surrounding air. If the same parcel returns to its original altitude, it will have gained additional heat, affecting its final temperature. Therefore, the final temperature of the parcel will likely differ from its initial temperature of 20^oC.

If an Unsaturated Air Parcel with a Temperature of 20oC

If an Unsaturated Air Parcel with a Temperature of 20^oC