A parcel of air expands and cools, or compresses and warms, with no interchange of heat with its outside surroundings. What is this called?
A) isothermal ascent
B) adiabatic process
C) forced lifting
D) advection

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This process is called an adiabatic process, meaning there is no exchange of heat with the surroundings. An isothermal ascent involves a constant temperature, forced lifting is a mechanism of lifting air, and advection involves the horizontal movement of air masses.

A Parcel of Air Expands and Cools, or Compresses and Warms