Question

ch 6 water and atmospheric moisture: atmospheric stability
which characteristics are used to describe a parcel of air?
□ altitude above the surface
□ volume
□ temperature
□ humidity
question 8

Explanation:

In meteorology, when analyzing an air parcel, temperature and humidity are key. Temperature affects density and buoyancy. Humidity (water - vapor content) influences phase changes (like condensation) and heat transfer (latent heat). Altitude isn't an inherent characteristic of the parcel itself (it's a position descriptor). Volume can change due to pressure (e.g., as the parcel rises/falls in the atmosphere), so it's not a fixed, defining characteristic.

Answer:

temperature, humidity