2018 · Q24
Which of the following causes adiabatic temperature changes in atmosphere?
General KnowledgeGeography
- ADeflection and advection
- BLatent heat of condensation
- CExpansion and compression of the air
- DPartial absorption of solar radiation by the atmosphere
Explanation
Adiabatic temperature change happens without any heat exchange with the surroundings. When air rises it expands and cools; when it sinks it is compressed and warms — both are adiabatic processes. Deflection, advection, latent-heat release and absorption of solar radiation all involve heat transfer or motion effects rather than adiabatic change. Hence the answer is expansion and compression of the air.