Which of the following describes why upslope fog forms as it flows up a hill or mountain range?
A)air warms radiatively
B)air warms adiabatically
C)air cools adiabatically
D)air cools radiatively

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As moist air flows up a hill or mountain range, it encounters lower pressure at higher elevations. This lower pressure causes the air to expand and cool adiabatically, which means no heat transfer occurs between the air and its surroundings. As the air cools, its ability to hold moisture decreases, and the excess moisture condenses into fog. This process is known as upslope fog formation.

Which of the Following Describes Why Upslope Fog Forms as It