Clouds and precipitation are frequently found on the downwind side of a large lake. This would indicate that the air on the downwind side is ____.
A)converging and rising
B)converging and sinking
C)stable and rising
D)diverging and sinking
E)diverging and rising

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This phenomenon is known as lake-effect snow or precipitation, where air picks up moisture as it moves across the lake and then rises and cools on the downwind side, leading to cloud formation and precipitation. This process involves air converging and rising.

Clouds and Precipitation Are Frequently Found on the Downwind Side