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Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Question 9 • 2026-27 AL-Earth and Space Science

Which is one factor that affects the type of cloud that will form?

Answer
A
altitude
B
wind direction
C
color of clouds
D
size of ice pellets

Explanation

Altitude affects the temperature and air conditions where clouds form, which influences their type. For example, clouds form at different heights in the atmosphere and are classified partly by altitude. Wind direction, cloud color, and the size of ice pellets do not determine the cloud type.

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