Which of these pairs of processes, working together, will make the atmosphere most unstable?
A) warm the surface and warm the air aloft
B) cool the surface and warm the air aloft
C) warm the surface and cool the air aloft
D) cool the surface and cool the air aloft

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When the surface is warmed and the air aloft is cooled, the atmosphere becomes unstable as warm air rises and cold air sinks, leading to convective activity and potentially severe weather. This is known as a conditionally unstable atmosphere.

Which of These Pairs of Processes, Working Together, Will Make