Question

question 8
adiabatic cooling occurs when
a is when a parcel of air cools due to expansion as it rises.
b an air parcel is prevented from forming a cloud.
c an air parcel is forced downward.
d causes a weather balloon to shrink as it rises.

Explanation:

Adiabatic cooling in the atmosphere occurs when an air - parcel rises. As it rises, the pressure decreases and the air - parcel expands. According to the laws of thermodynamics, when air expands, it does work on its surroundings and its internal energy decreases, resulting in cooling.

Answer:

A. is when a parcel of air cools due to expansion as it rises.