Anticyclones generally bring clear skies and calm conditions because
A) a strong polar front keeps cold air well to the north.
B) adiabatic cooling prevents condensation and latent heat release.
C) adiabatic warming prevents condensation and latent heat release.
D) adiabatic warming promotes condensation and latent heat release.
Answer: C
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