A large negative environmental lapse rate would occur in a layer with:
A) cold air above, warm air below.
B) warm air above, cold air below.
C) uniformly warm temperatures throughout.
D) uniformly cold temperatures throughout.

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A large negative environmental lapse rate indicates that temperature decreases rapidly with height. This occurs when warm air is below and cold air is above, leading to a steep temperature gradient.

A Large Negative Environmental Lapse Rate Would Occur in a Layer