A parcel of air that is shoved upward into atmospheric air in a state of instability will expand and become cooler
A)than the surrounding air.
B)reaching the same temperature as the surrounding air.
C)but not as cool as the surrounding air.
D)then warmer as it rises.

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A parcel of air that rises in an unstable atmosphere will expand and cool, but if it is less dense than the surrounding air, it will remain warmer than the surrounding air, allowing it to continue rising.

A Parcel of Air That Is Shoved Upward into Atmospheric