5-A Day When pockets of air are warmer than the surrounding air, these pockets of air will rise. This process is called _____________. When two air masses.

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5-A Day When pockets of air are warmer than the surrounding air, these pockets of air will rise. This process is called _____________. When two air masses come together, the air is lifted upward. This process is called ______________. When water vapor in the air changes to a liquid it is called condensation. For condensation to happen, the air must be ______________.

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5-A Day When pockets of air are warmer than the surrounding air, these pockets of air will rise. This process is called __________. When two air masses come together, the air is lifted upward. This process is called ______________. When water vapor in the air changes to a liquid it is called condensation. For condensation to happen, the air must be ______________. Localized Convective Lifting Convergence Saturated