When air sinks, it:_________
(a) compresses and warms.
(b) reaches its equilibrium level and then begins to sink.
(c) expands and cools.
(d) forms into clouds.

Respuesta :

Answer:

a) compresses and warms.

Explanation:

When air sinks, it falls down and compresses the air close to the surface of the ground, which raises the temperature of the air (since compression results in a rise in temperature). Also, as the air sinks, it prevent the already warm air close to the surface from rising, further increasing its own temperature, warming it up.