What is Orographic Lift?
The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.
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A thermodynamic change process in the system without any exchange of heat or transfer of energy between systems. This process...
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The large-scale movement of air that distributes heat and moisture around the Earth, influencing weather patterns and climatic...