Meteorologyeasy#169
Orographic cloud forms when:
A
Air cools by radiation
B
Cold air undercuts warm air
C
Air is forced to rise over high terrain
CorrectD
Warm air advects over cold sea
Explanation
Orographic cloud forms when air is forced to ascend over mountains or ridges, cooling adiabatically until condensation occurs.
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