When the environmental lapse rate exceeds both the dry adiabatic lapse rate and the wet adiabatic lapse rate of a parcel of air, that air parcel contains:

A) absolutely stable air.
B) conditionally unstable air.
C) absolutely unstable air.
D) air that cannot reach the lifting condensation level.


Answer: C

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