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An air mass sinks and becomes colder.
An air mass sinks and becomes colder.
An air mass sinks and becomes warmer.
An air mass sinks and becomes warmer.
A warmer air mass moves into the area and rises.
A warmer air mass moves into the area and rises.
A colder air mass moves into the area and rises.
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The most likely cause for clouds to form in a previously clear sky is:
A warmer air mass moves into the area and rises.
When a warmer air mass moves into an area, it can cause the air to rise, which may cool as it ascends. This cooling can lead to condensation of water vapor, resulting in cloud formation.
Yes, I'm sure. In meteorology, the rising of warm air is a key process that leads to cloud formation. When a warmer air mass moves into an area and rises, it cools as it ascends. If the air cools to its dew point, the water vapor in the air will condense into tiny water droplets, forming clouds.
In comparison, when an air mass sinks, it typically warms up (as seen in the case of a sinking air mass becoming warmer), which makes it less likely to produce clouds. Therefore, the response indicating that a warmer air mass moves into the area and rises is correct in the context of cloud formation.
