In the temperate zone, between approximately 30° and 60° N and S latitudes, a circular air current occurs.Which movement of air at these latitudes causes wet climatic conditions?
A) Surface air cools as it moves further north or south, releasing precipitation.
B) Air warms at Earth's surface, then rises, cools, and releases precipitation.
C) Air cools at Earth's surface, then rises, cools even more, and releases precipitation.
D) Higher air pressure at high altitudes forces air to stay in place, where it releases precipitation.
E) Air descends and moves equally into the polar and temperate zones, releasing equal amounts of precipitation.

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The movement of air at these latitudes that causes wet climatic conditions is when air warms at Earth's surface, then rises, cools, and releases precipitation. This is known as the process of convection, where warm air rises and cool air sinks. As air warms at the surface in the temperate zone, it becomes less dense, causing it to rise. As it rises, it cools and water vapor condenses, forming clouds and precipitation. This creates wet climatic conditions in the temperate zone.

In the Temperate Zone, Between Approximately 30° and 60° N