Which of the following conditions, working together, make the atmosphere most unstable?
A)warm surface and cool air aloft
B)cool surface and cool air aloft
C)warm surface and warm air aloft
D)cool surface and warm air aloft

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A warm surface and cool air aloft create the conditions for the highest instability. This is because warm air rises, but if there is cool air aloft, it creates a situation where the warm air can continue to rise rapidly, leading to the potential for thunderstorms and other severe weather.

Which of the Following Conditions, Working Together, Make the Atmosphere