Which atmospheric effect is intensified at mountain peaks exposed to strong prevailing winds?

💡 Explanation

Orographic lift causes air to rise and cool, because as the air travels upslope, adiabatic cooling will occur leading to condensation and cloud formation. Therefore, mountain peaks experience increased cloud cover; rather than stable inversions at peak level without lift.

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