Chapter 3 Atmosphere and Climate - Part 3

Why does rising air cool?

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1
Why does rising air cool?
Options
A. It receives no gravity
B. It becomes solid
C. It expands as surrounding pressure decreases
D. It gains salt
Explanation
Explanation: As air rises into regions of lower pressure, it expands and cools.
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