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Earth Science

The illustration shows moist air flowing from the Pacific Ocean toward the Rocky Mountains. The air is forced up the west side of the mountain, over the top, and down the east side of the mountain.

1. Considering the air temperature at ground level on each side of the mountain, how will the temperatures compare?

a. west side is cooler
b. east side is cooler
c. temperatures are the same
d. no way to tell

2. What is the fundamental, physical principle governing the temperatures on each side of the mountain at ground level?

a. potential energy of the molecules
b. air pressure
c. specific heat of water
d. pollution levels on each side

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