Air displacement at a zone of discontinuity between two air masses of different temperature, pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and cloud development is an example of ________ lifting.
A) convergent
B) convectional
C) orographic
D) frontal

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The scenario described involves the meeting of two air masses with different properties, which is a characteristic of a frontal lifting. Option A, convergent lifting, refers to air that is forced to rise due to converging winds, often resulting in thunderstorms. Option B, convectional lifting, describes rising air due to buoyancy, most commonly observed during warm, sunny afternoons. Option C, orographic lifting, occurs when air is forced to rise over mountainous terrain, resulting in increased precipitation on the windward side of the mountain.

Air Displacement at a Zone of Discontinuity Between Two Air