Suppose a very cold parcel of air at 5.5 km (18,000 feet) is compared to a similar (but warm) parcel of air at sea level.Which of the following would be true?
A) The parcel at sea level has higher pressure and higher density.
B) The parcel at sea level has lower pressure and higher density.
C) The parcel at sea level has lower pressure and lower density.
D) The parcel at sea level has higher pressure and lower density.
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