In a neutral atmosphere, a parcel of air when pushed,
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rises up
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sinks down
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remains where it is kept
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behaves abnormally
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In a neutral atmosphere, the Environmental Lapse Rate equals the Dry Adiabatic Lapse Rate. When a parcel is displaced vertically, it remains at its new position because its temperature matches the surrounding air temperature, so it experiences no buoyant force upward or downward.