A body of air that has a relatively high environmental lapse rate compared to average potential uplifting air.
A) stable air
B) unstable air
C) windward side
D) leeward side
E) rain shadow

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Unstable air has a high environmental lapse rate, meaning that the temperature decreases rapidly with altitude. This creates buoyancy and potential for vertical movement and convection, making it conducive to thunderstorm development and other forms of severe weather. Stable air, on the other hand, has a lower environmental lapse rate and resists vertical movement. The remaining choices (C, D, E) relate to geographic features and do not describe a body of air.

A Body of Air That Has a Relatively High Environmental