When wind reaches hills or mountains, it can no longer travel horizontally and must instead rise up the slopes. This is known as
A)warming from below.
B)topographic lifting.
C)orographic lifting.
D)the rain shadow.

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When wind reaches hills or mountains, it is forced to rise, which is known as orographic lifting. This process can cause the air to cool and condense, leading to precipitation on the windward side of the mountain.

When Wind Reaches Hills or Mountains, It Can No Longer