In terms of global air circulation, the tropics are a region where air
A)descends and warms, dropping rain.
B)rises and warms, creating an arid belt.
C)rises and cools, creating an arid belt.
D)rises and cools, dropping rain.

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In the tropics, air rises due to the intense heating of the sun near the Equator. As the air rises, it cools and condenses, leading to high levels of precipitation and the formation of rainforests. Therefore, the correct answer is option D) rises and cools, dropping rain.

In Terms of Global Air Circulation, the Tropics Are a Region