Under which condition is cumulonimbus cloud formation more likely?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Rapid uplift along a cold front
Cumulonimbus clouds form when warm, moist air rises rapidly and becomes unstable, producing strong vertical development, heavy showers, lightning, and sometimes hail. A cold front forces warm air upward abruptly and therefore commonly supports cumulonimbus formation. Gentle uplift or sinking in stable, dry air suppresses deep convective cloud growth.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Rapid uplift along a cold front
Why is this the correct answer?
Cumulonimbus clouds form when warm, moist air rises rapidly and becomes unstable, producing strong vertical development, heavy showers, lightning, and sometimes hail. A cold front forces warm air upward abruptly and therefore commonly supports cumulonimbus formation. Gentle uplift or sinking in stable, dry air suppresses deep convective cloud growth.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Water in the Atmosphere. Topic: Clouds and precipitation.
