Which Condition Below Is Necessary for a Layer of Altostratus

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which condition below is necessary for a layer of altostratus clouds to change into altocumulus?

• A)The top part of the cloud deck cools while the bottom part warms.
• B)Temperature increases with increasing altitude in the layer.
• C)The cloud layer becomes more stable.
• D)The cloud layer becomes clear.
• E)The nuclei types within the cloud have to change.

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