Question
The term "orographic" refers to
Group of answer choices
Vertical lifting due to converging air
Convection of air by local heating
Air mass modification and the formation of secondary air masses
Forced uplift of air over a mountain
Lifting at margin of conflicting air masses
Group of answer choices
Vertical lifting due to converging air
Convection of air by local heating
Air mass modification and the formation of secondary air masses
Forced uplift of air over a mountain
Lifting at margin of conflicting air masses
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GPT-4o mini
The term "orographic" refers to **forced uplift of air over a mountain**. Orographic lifting occurs when moist air is forced to ascend over a mountain range, which can lead to increased precipitation on the windward side and drier conditions on the leeward side (rain shadow effect).