Which of the following terms refers to the type of instability that °Ccurs when unsaturated stable air is lifted to a level where it becomes saturated and unstable?
A)forced instability
B)convective instability
C)baroclinic instability
D)conditional instability

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Conditional instability refers to the type of instability that occurs when unsaturated stable air is lifted to a level where it becomes saturated and unstable. This instability is "conditional" on the air being lifted to a level where it becomes saturated, hence the name conditional instability.

Which of the Following Terms Refers to the Type of Instability