An air parcel in an unstable atmosphere has ____ force acting on it.
A)no
B)a sideways-directed
C)a downward-directed
D)a diagonally directed
E)an upward-directed

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In an unstable atmosphere, an air parcel that is warmer than its surroundings will experience buoyancy, leading to an upward-directed force. This is because the warmer, less dense air will rise in the cooler, denser surrounding air.

An Air Parcel in an Unstable Atmosphere Has ____ Force