Natural convection and turbulence are most likely to occur when:
A)temperature decreases rapidly with height.
B)relative humidity is low.
C)temperature increases with height.
D)air pressure is relatively high.
E)wind is nearly calm.

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Natural convection and turbulence occur when there is a significant temperature differential between different layers of the atmosphere. When temperature decreases rapidly with height (as in an unstable atmosphere), pockets of warm air rise and cool air sinks, creating natural convective currents and turbulence. The other choices (B, C, D, and E) do not necessarily indicate instability or temperature differentials, so they are not as likely to result in natural convection and turbulence.

Natural Convection and Turbulence Are Most Likely to Occur When