An inversion represents an extremely stable atmosphere because a parcel of air that rises into an inversion will eventually become ________ and ________ dense than the air surrounding it.
A)colder,less
B)colder,more
C)warmer,less
D)warmer,more

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In an inversion, the temperature increases with altitude, so a rising air parcel cools and becomes colder and more dense than the surrounding air, causing it to sink back down.

An Inversion Represents an Extremely Stable Atmosphere Because a Parcel