An unstable air parcel that rises through a stable layer eventually returns to its original level because
A) its density is less than that of the surrounding air
B) its density is greater than that of the surrounding air
C) its density remains the same despite vertical motions
D) vertical motions cannot change the air's density
Answer: B
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