Why does rising air generally cool?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because it expands as pressure decreases upward
Pressure decreases with height, so air expands and cools. In exams, remember rising and cooling together.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because it expands as pressure decreases upward
Why is this the correct answer?
Pressure decreases with height, so air expands and cools. In exams, remember rising and cooling together.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Water in the Atmosphere. Topic: Clouds and precipitation.