Clouds and precipitation are frequently found on the downwind side of a large lake.This would indicate that the air on the downwind side is
A) converging and rising.
B) converging and sinking.
C) diverging and sinking.
D) diverging and rising.

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When air flows over a large body of water, it becomes moist and rises, forming clouds and precipitation on the downwind side. This is because the air on the downwind side is converging, meaning it is flowing together, and rising as it encounters the land.

Clouds and Precipitation Are Frequently Found on the Downwind Side