Which statement best describes the relationship between air movement and cloud formation?

As air rises, the surrounding air pressure decreases, so the rising air expands and cools. When it cools to its dew point, water vapor condenses into tiny droplets or ice crystals, forming clouds. Sinking air tends to compress and warm, which discourages cloud formation, so “clouds form as air sinks and compresses” is not the best description.

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