Which of the following is most closely associated with stable air?
A) very moist air
B) cooling of rising air
C) rising air
D) fast wind speeds in the air
E) descent of air

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Stable air is air that resists vertical movement, meaning it is less likely to rise or fall. The descent of air is associated with stable air because it has already fallen and is less likely to rise again. Moist air (A), cooling of rising air (B), rising air (C), and fast wind speeds (D) are associated with unstable air, which is more likely to rise and create weather disturbances.

Which of the Following Is Most Closely Associated with Stable