Air Moving Along Earth's Surface near the Equator Tends to Be

Multiple Choice

Air moving along Earth's surface near the equator tends to be _______________

A) cooler than air at higher altitudes; it rises as it is displaced by Coriolis forces
B) cooler and wetter than air at higher latitudes; it then rises, is warmed by the sun, and sinks again
C) warmer and drier than air at higher latitudes; it then rises, condensing and gathering moisture
D) warmer and wetter than air at higher latitudes; it then rises, expands and cools
E) cooler and drier than air at higher latitudes; it rises when it is displaced by sinking warm air