Why Does Air Cool When It Rises Through The Atmosphere

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Why Does Air Cool When It Rises Through The Atmosphere

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Air cools because when its rising through the atmosphere altitude decreases temperature, and when air rises its temperature drops at the dry adiabatic rate. This type of cooling is known as adiabatic.

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