Why does air cool when it rises through the atmosphere? What is this type of cooling known as?

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Pfedotovsky · Answer 1 · 2024-08-10T12:36:37+0000

Air cools when it rises through the atmosphere because as it rises, it expands and the molecules spread out, allowing the air to cool. This type of cooling is known as adiabatic cooling.

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