Orographic uplift is uplift of air that occurs
A) when bubbles of warm air rise within an unstable body of air.
B) when a flowing body of air encounters a mountain range.
C) along the boundary of contrasting bodies of air.
D) when large bodies of air meet in a central location.
E) when bubbles of warm air rise within a stable body of air.

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Orographic uplift occurs when a flowing body of air encounters a mountain range, forcing the air to rise and cool, which can lead to precipitation on the windward side of the mountain.

Orographic Uplift Is Uplift of Air That Occurs