A conditionally unstable atmosphere is ____ with respect to unsaturated air and ____ with respect to saturated air.
A) unstable,stable
B) unstable,unstable
C) stable,unstable
D) stable,stable

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A conditionally unstable atmosphere is stable with respect to unsaturated air because the unsaturated air will not continue to rise once it reaches its dew point. However, the atmosphere is unstable with respect to saturated air because the release of latent heat from condensation will cause the air parcel to become warmer and thus continue to rise.

A Conditionally Unstable Atmosphere Is ____ with Respect to Unsaturated