If an air parcel is given a small push upward and it falls back to its original position, the atmosphere is said to be ____.
A)stable
B)unstable
C)isothermal
D)neutral
E)adiabatic

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When an air parcel is given a small push upward and it falls back to its original position, the atmosphere is considered stable. This is because the parcel is returning to its equilibrium position, indicating that the surrounding atmospheric conditions are resisting its displacement.

If an Air Parcel Is Given a Small Push Upward