If the atmosphere is absolutely unstable

A) it is conducive to major uplift of air.
B) there is almost no chance of precipitation.
C) the environmental lapse rate is much less than 10 degrees Celsius per kilometer.
D) the environmental lapse rate is less than the dry adiabatic lapse rate.
E) a temperature inversion has occurred.


A

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