During the process of adiabatic cooling,the temperature decreases because the air has:
A)been compressed.
B)lost heat to the colder air at higher altitudes.
C)lost some of its water vapor.
D)expanded to a larger volume.
E)emitted infrared radiation.

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Adiabatic cooling occurs when air rises and expands due to lower pressure at higher altitudes. As the air expands, it takes up more space and there is more room for it to fill with the same amount of energy. This causes the temperature to decrease without exchanging any heat with the surrounding atmosphere. Therefore, choice D - expanded to a larger volume - is the best choice.

During the Process of Adiabatic Cooling,the Temperature Decreases Because the Air