Saturated air is forced down the leeward side of a mountain. On its way down the air undergoes warming because of compression. What is the rate at which the air will heat up?
A) 1°C per 1,000m of descent
B) 10°C per 1,000m of descent
C) 20°C per 1,000m of descent
D) 6°C per 1,000m of descent
E) Unknown in advance
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