Clouds form because rising air_____ and has a _____ water capacity.
A) cools; higher
B) warms; higher
C) cools; lower
D) warms; lower

Question

Clouds form because rising air_____  and has a _____ water capacity.
A) cools; higher
B) warms; higher
C) cools; lower
D) warms; lower

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Clouds form because rising air cools and has a lower water capacity. As air rises, it expands due to lower atmospheric pressure at higher altitudes, which causes it to cool. Cooler air can hold less water vapor, and when the air cools to the point where it can no longer hold all the vapor it contains, condensation occurs, forming clouds.

Clouds Form Because Rising Air_____ and Has a _____

Clouds Form Because Rising Air_ and Has a _