Question 1140Navigation General

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Which of the listed properties does warm air possess?

A It rises above cooler air and cools as it rises.
B Atmospheric pressure drops as warm air rises.
C Moisture in warm air condenses as the air is cooled.
D All of the above
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) All of the above. Warm air possesses the following properties: 1) It rises above cooler air and cools as it rises (A is correct). As warm air rises, it expands and cools, causing the moisture in the air to condense and form clouds. 2) Atmospheric pressure drops as warm air rises (B is correct). As warm air rises, the atmospheric pressure decreases, which is a fundamental principle of meteorology. 3) Moisture in warm air condenses as the air is cooled (C is correct). As warm air rises and cools, the relative humidity increases, causing the moisture in the air to condense and form clouds or precipitation. Therefore, all of the listed properties (A, B, and C) are correct and applicable to warm air.

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