Which mechanism causes orographic precipitation on a mountain range near a transform fault?

💡 Explanation

When moist air encounters a mountain range caused by the transform fault uplift, orographic lift occurs because the air mass is forced upwards, causing adiabatic cooling and condensation resulting in precipitation on the windward side. Therefore, rising and cooling air is the cause, not the other options which involve descending, stabilizing, or inhibiting mechanisms.

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