Why do clouds form when air rises along a mountain slope?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Air cools and becomes saturated
Moist air rising along a mountain slope can cool to dew point. This causes condensation and cloud formation.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Air cools and becomes saturated
Why is this the correct answer?
Moist air rising along a mountain slope can cool to dew point. This causes condensation and cloud formation.
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.