Air Parcel Behavior Quiz

What is the key characteristic of unstable air?

• Air parcels return to their original position.

• Air parcels continue to move away.

• Air parcels stay in their new position.

• Air parcels disappear.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In stable air, what happens to the air parcel after being displaced?

• It returns to its original position.

• It continues moving away.

• It stays in its new position.

• It disappears.

What type of equilibrium is associated with unstable air?

• Stable equilibrium

• Unstable equilibrium

• Neutral equilibrium

• Dynamic equilibrium

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What does it mean when T_balloon > T_air in terms of atmospheric stability?

• The air is stable.

• The air is unstable.

• The air is neutral.

• The air is saturated.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the lapse rate of surrounding air compared to the dry adiabatic rate in unstable conditions?

• Higher

• Lower

• Equal

• Variable

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

At what altitude does the temperature reach 20°C in the unstable air diagram?

• 1000 meters

• 2000 meters

• 3000 meters

• 4000 meters

What is the temperature at 4000 meters in the unstable air diagram?

• -8°C

• 0°C

• 8°C

• 16°C

What is the temperature at 3000 meters in the unstable air diagram?

• 4°C

• 8°C

• 12°C

• 16°C

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In an adiabatic process, what is exchanged with the outside?

• Heat

• Pressure

• Volume

• Nothing

What process begins when saturated air is lifted further?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Freezing

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5