Compare two air parcels at sea level that have the same size but different temperatures. Which of the following describes the colder parcel of air?

A. The pressure is the same, but the density is lower than the warm parcel.
B. The pressure is the lower, but the density is the same as the warm parcel.
C. The pressure is higher, but the density is the same as the warm parcel.
D. The pressure is the same, but the density is higher than the warm parcel.


Answer: D

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