When cool, dry air sinks from the upper atmosphere toward the Earth's surface, it is
A. Allowed to expand and become warmer
B. Going to hold more water because there is more water vapor closer to the Earth's surface
C. Compressed and cooled further
D. Compressed and becomes warmer
E. Forced to release any remaining moisture
Answer: D
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