The weather associated with a Low can be significantly different than that of a High. The differing vertical motions account for some of these differences. Vertical motions lead to temperature changes in the rising or sinking air. The temperature changes occur because air warms when it is compressed and cools when it expands. In the open atmosphere, air pressure is less at increasing altitudes. Consequently, air expands and cools when ___________. Air is compressed and warms when ___________.
A. ascending, descending
B. descending, ascending
C. ascending, ascending
D. descending, descending