Vertical motion in air causes cooling of the lifted air. This phenomenon is governed by the ________ effect.
A) Coriolis
B) albedo
C) inversion
D) adiabatic
E) latitudinal

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The adiabatic effect is responsible for the cooling of lifted air. As air rises, it expands and cools due to the decrease in atmospheric pressure. This cooling effect is known as adiabatic cooling.

Vertical Motion in Air Causes Cooling of the Lifted Air