Which of the following terms applies to the vertical motion of air caused by the sun heating the ground?
A)orographic lifting
B)subsidence
C)convection
D)convergence

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Convection is the term used to describe the vertical motion of air caused by the sun heating the ground. As the air near the ground is warmed, it becomes less dense and rises to higher altitudes, creating a convection current.

Which of the Following Terms Applies to the Vertical Motion