A rising parcel of air continues to rise as long as

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A rising parcel of air will continue to rise if it is warmer and less dense than the surrounding air. As it rises, it cools and if it reaches its saturation point, then clouds may form and precipitation may occur. This is the basis for weather patterns and the formation of storms. The wind direction and temperature inversion may play a role in these processes, but it is the difference in density that initially causes the parcel of air to rise.

A Rising Parcel of Air Continues to Rise as Long