Air near Earthʹs surface tends to be _________________
A) cooler and wetter; then it rises, is warmed by the sun, and sinks again
B) warmer and drier; then it rises, condensing and gathering moisture
C) warmer and wetter; then it rises, expanding and cooling
D) warmer; it rises as it is displaced by Coriolis forces
E) cooler and drier; it rises when it is displaced by sinking warm air

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Air near Earth's surface tends to be warmer and wetter. As it rises, it expands due to lower atmospheric pressure at higher altitudes, which causes it to cool. This cooling can lead to condensation and cloud formation.

Air near Earthʹs Surface Tends to Be _________________