Which of the Following Happens During the Development of a Chinook

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following happens during the development of a Chinook wind? (Assume rain occurs near the mountain summit.)

• A) compression of the air as it rises up the windward side of the mountain
• B) increase in specific humidity of the air near the summit
• C) increase in relative humidity during the air's ascent up the windward side
• D) increase in relative humidity on the leeward side
• E) compressional heating of the air on the windward side

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