A Cloud Formed by Rapidly Rising Columns of Air That

question 7

Multiple Choice

A cloud formed by rapidly rising columns of air that can ascend to great heights is called a ____ cloud. ​

• A)cirrus
• B)lenticular
• C)stratus
• D)cumulonimbus
• E)cirrostratus

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Definitions:

Metamorphism

The process by which the structure, composition, and physical properties of rocks are changed by heat and pressure without melting.

Heating by Magma

The process by which surrounding rock and material are heated due to the intrusion or presence of magma, which can lead to metamorphism or melting.

Shearing at Depth

Deformation of rock and soil layers deep within the Earth's crust caused by lateral movement or stress.

Low Pressure

A condition in the atmosphere where the air pressure is lower than the surrounding area, often associated with stormy weather and precipitation.