What is Orographic Lift?
The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.
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Cloud or rain droplets containing pollutants, such as oxides of sulfur and nitrogen, to make them acidic.
The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.
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