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torisob [31]
3 years ago
12

Orographic uplift is best described as

Physics
2 answers:
storchak [24]3 years ago
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Airflow confronting a mountain barrier, causing the air to rise
Tcecarenko [31]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

D. Airflow confronting a mountain barrier, causing the air to rise

Explanation:

Orographic uplift occurs when air of lower altitude rises over a mountain. This phenomenon occurs due to the rising terrain. This generally raises the humidity to almost 100 percent which creates clouds and sometimes precipitation.

This phenomenon is observed at almost all the mountain ranges of the world.

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