Once warm, moist air, is lifted, the buoyancy necessary to maintain its upward flight is provided by ________.
A)release of latent heat
B)frontal wedging
C)adiabatic cooling
D)lightning and accompanying thunder

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As warm, moist air rises, it cools and condenses, releasing latent heat that further warms the air and makes it even more buoyant. This process, known as the latent heat release, provides the necessary energy for the air to continue rising and form clouds and precipitation. Frontal wedging and adiabatic cooling can also contribute to the lifting of air, but they don't provide the sustained buoyancy needed for upward flight. Lightning and thunder are not related to the lifting of air.

Once Warm, Moist Air, Is Lifted, the Buoyancy Necessary to Maintain