As a parcel of air rises, it will (expand or compress) and (warm or cool).

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Anaya Mata

16 December, 09:37

As a parcel of air rises, it will (expand or compress) and (warm or cool).

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Gilbert Merritt · Answer 1

As air rises, it expands because there is less atmospheric pressure at higher altitudes. As air expands, it cools. Cool air holds less mois - ture, rain falls and the cloud loses moisture. After it passes over the mountain, it drops down in elevation and the air becomes compressed and becomes warmer.