A Rising Parcel of Air That Does Not Exchange Heat

question 43

Multiple Choice

A rising parcel of air that does not exchange heat with its surroundings is an example of

• A) isothermal ascent.
• B) an adiabatic process.
• C) forced lifting.
• D) advection.

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