The Term "Orographic" Refers to

question 63

Multiple Choice

The term "orographic" refers to

• A)convection stimulated principally by local heating.
• B)lifting along the edges of conflicting air masses.
• C)air mass modification and the formation of secondary air masses.
• D)forced uplift due to the presence of a physical barrier.
• E)vertical lifting due to converging air masses.

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