Sinking air warms by this process

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Sinking air warms by this process:

A. Compression

B. Expansion

C. Condensation

D. Friction

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Rising air always cools, and, conversely, sinking air always warms. This type of temperature change, which is caused simply by ascent or descent in the atmosphere, is called adiabatic cooling or warming.

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