When the environmental lapse rate is between the dry and moist adiabatic lapse rates conditions are described as
A)adiabatic.
B)stability.
C)conditionally unstable.
D)unstable.
E)saturated.

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When the environmental lapse rate is between the dry and moist adiabatic lapse rates, it means the atmosphere is conditionally unstable. This means that if the parcel of air is lifted beyond the level of the lifting condensation level, it will become saturated and cooler than the surrounding air, leading to continued upward movement. However, if the parcel of air is not lifted to that level, it will remain drier than the surrounding air and will sink back to its original position, leading to stability.

When the Environmental Lapse Rate Is Between the Dry and Moist