The atmosphere is most unstable when the temperature of the air ________ with height.
A)is uniform
B)drops rapidly
C)increases slightly
D)decreases slightly
E)increases rapidly

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The atmosphere is most unstable when the temperature of the air drops rapidly with height. This creates a strong vertical movement of air, which leads to the development of thunderstorms and other severe weather conditions. When the temperature is uniform or changes only slightly with height (options A, C, D, and E), the air tends to be more stable and vertical movements are less likely to occur.

The Atmosphere Is Most Unstable When the Temperature of the Air