Which of the following statements explains why a cP air mass becomes warmer at the surface after it moves from the east into British Columbia?
A. The air sinks, is compressed, and warms.
B. The sun heats the air.
C. The ocean warms the air.
D. Friction with the ground warms the air.
Answer: A
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