A rising parcel of air that does not exchange heat with its surroundings is an example of ____.
A)isothermal ascent
B)an adiabatic process
C)forced lifting
D)advection
E)convection

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An adiabatic process is one in which a parcel of air changes temperature due to expansion or compression without exchanging heat with its surroundings, which matches the description given.

A Rising Parcel of Air That Does Not Exchange Heat