Air forcibly lifted upslope when it meets a topographic barrier such as a mountain is an example of which type of lifting?
A)Convergent.
B)Convectional.
C)Orographic.
D)Frontal.

Name: Air forcibly lifted upslope when it meets a topographic barrier such as a mountain is an example of which type of lifting? A)Convergent. B)Convectional. C)Orographic. D)Frontal.
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This is an example of orographic lifting, as the air is lifted up and over a topographic barrier (mountain).

Air Forcibly Lifted Upslope When It Meets a Topographic Barrier