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Alygatorr01285

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Why does air expand as it moves upward through the atmosphere?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What name is given to the processes whereby the temperature of air changes without the addition or subtraction of heat?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Rising air is exposed to less atmospheric pressure, thus allowing it to expand.

Answer to Question 2

Adiabatic temperature changes.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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