Question

question 7
5 points
if a parcel warms as it descends without an external heating source, then that process is said to be undergoing:
a hydrostatic warming
b isochoric warming
c adiabatic warming
d diabatic warming

Explanation:

Adiabatic processes occur without heat exchange with the surroundings. When a parcel descends and warms without an external heating source, it is an adiabatic warming process as the compression of the air parcel due to increasing pressure causes the temperature to rise. Hydrostatic refers to pressure - related to fluid weight and not this warming process. Isochoric means constant volume which is not relevant here. Diabatic involves heat exchange with the surroundings which is not the case described.

Answer:

C. Adiabatic warming