When moisture-laden wind is forced over a mountain range,clouds will form because of ________ lifting.
A) frontal
B) convergence
C) convective
D) orographic

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Orographic lifting occurs when moist air is forced to rise over a mountain range. As it rises, it cools and condenses into clouds, which can result in precipitation on the windward side of the mountain. The other options (A, B, and C) refer to different types of lifting mechanisms, but in this scenario, the mountain acts as a barrier that forces the air to rise, resulting in orographic lifting.

When Moisture-Laden Wind Is Forced Over a Mountain Range,clouds Will