Vertical

Why is the vertical movement of air critical to the formation of clouds and precipitation? How is this vertical movement achieved? What roles do adiabatic temperature changes play in these processes?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Lutgens, F. K., & Tarbuck, E. J. (2011). Foundations of earth science (6th ed., 348-349, 355-57, 359, 361-366). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.