Which of the following phenomena is NOT closely associated with atmospheric water vapor?
A) presence of latent heat
B) absorption of longwave energy
C) the greenhouse effect
D) trapping of terrestrial reradiation
E) adiabatic warming

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Adiabatic warming is not directly associated with atmospheric water vapor. It refers to the temperature change that occurs in a parcel of air as it rises or sinks due to changes in pressure, without any exchange of heat with its surroundings. While water vapor can contribute to adiabatic processes, it is not inherently linked to them. The other choices listed - presence of latent heat, absorption of longwave energy, the greenhouse effect, and trapping of terrestrial reradiation - are all closely related to atmospheric water vapor.

Which of the Following Phenomena Is NOT Closely Associated with Atmospheric