If moist air rises along a mountain slope, what is the main physical reason for its temperature decrease?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Rising air expands and cools adiabatically
Pressure decreases with height and air expands and cools. Exam tip: this is the base of orographic condensation.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Rising air expands and cools adiabatically
Why is this the correct answer?
Pressure decreases with height and air expands and cools. Exam tip: this is the base of orographic condensation.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Water in the Atmosphere. Topic: Humidity, evaporation, and condensation.