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Alygatorr01285

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Why does air expand as it moves upward through the atmosphere?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What name is given to the processes whereby the temperature of air changes without the addition or subtraction of heat?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
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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Wow, this really help

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