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5°C 5°C 3°C 3°C 14°C 14°C 25°C 25°C STABLE UNSTABLE Figure 6: Parcel temperatures (circles) and the surrounding environmental temperatures (side labels) for a stable and unstable scenario. Atmospheric stability is determined by comparing the temperature of the air parcel to that of its surrounding environment. If the temperature of the air parcel is warmer than of its environment, the parcel is less dense than the surrounding air and it will rise, much like a hot air balloon. Conversely, if the air parcel is cooler than the surrounding air, the air parcel will sink, much like a brick in water. 10. Would you expect thunderstorms (tall clouds) when the temperature of the environment high in the atmosphere is cool or warm? Circle your answer. Why do you believe this to be the case? 11. In terms of vertical movement, what do you think will happen to an air parcel if its temperature is the same as the surrounding environment?

          5°C
5°C
3°C
3°C
14°C
14°C
25°C
25°C
STABLE
UNSTABLE
Figure 6: Parcel temperatures (circles) and the surrounding environmental
temperatures (side labels) for a stable and unstable scenario.
Atmospheric stability is
determined by comparing
the temperature of the air
parcel to that of its
surrounding environment.
If the temperature of the air
parcel is warmer than of its
environment, the parcel is
less dense than the
surrounding air and it will
rise, much like a hot air
balloon. Conversely, if the
air parcel is cooler than the
surrounding air, the air
parcel will sink, much like a
brick in water.
10. Would you expect thunderstorms (tall clouds) when the temperature of the environment
high in the atmosphere is cool or warm? Circle your answer. Why do you believe this to be
the case?
11. In terms of vertical movement, what do you think will happen to an air parcel if its
temperature is the same as the surrounding environment?

5°C
5°C
3°C
3°C
14°C
14°C
25°C
25°C
STABLE
UNSTABLE
Figure 6: Parcel temperatures (circles) and the surrounding environmental
temperatures (side labels) for a stable and unstable scenario.
Atmospheric stability is
determined by comparing
the temperature of the air
parcel to that of its
surrounding environment.
If the temperature of the air
parcel is warmer than of its
environment, the parcel is
less dense than the
surrounding air and it will
rise, much like a hot air
balloon. Conversely, if the
air parcel is cooler than the
surrounding air, the air
parcel will sink, much like a
brick in water.
10. Would you expect thunderstorms (tall clouds) when the temperature of the environment
high in the atmosphere is cool or warm? Circle your answer. Why do you believe this to be
the case?
11. In terms of vertical movement, what do you think will happen to an air parcel if its
temperature is the same as the surrounding environment?

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