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What process leads to the formation of cumulus clouds due to warm air rising?
What process leads to the formation of cumulus clouds due to warm air rising?
- Convectional lifting (correct)
- Wind movement
- Cold front influence
- Orographic lifting
In what areas does convectional lifting often occur due to direct sunlight on water surfaces?
In what areas does convectional lifting often occur due to direct sunlight on water surfaces?
- Polar regions
- Around the equator (correct)
- Mountainous regions
- Desert areas
Which weather phenomenon can cumulonimbus clouds bring about?
Which weather phenomenon can cumulonimbus clouds bring about?
- Clear skies
- Stormy weather (correct)
- Foggy conditions
- Moderate rainfall
What geological features can force air masses to climb over them, leading to cloud formation?
What geological features can force air masses to climb over them, leading to cloud formation?
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Which part of North Carolina receives more precipitation due to orographic lifting over the Appalachian Mountains?
Which part of North Carolina receives more precipitation due to orographic lifting over the Appalachian Mountains?
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