Rising and falling of air over large areas is most properly known as ________ and ________.
A) rising, falling
B) ascent, subsidence
C) updrafts, downdrafts
D) swell, swal
E) give, take

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Ascent refers to the rising of air, while subsidence refers to the falling of air over large areas. Updrafts and downdrafts refer more specifically to localized areas of rising and falling air, while swell and swal are not terms used to describe atmospheric processes. Give and take are not relevant to the given context.

Rising and Falling of Air Over Large Areas Is Most