Clouds and precipitation form in the air primarily due to:
A) absorption of infrared radiation.
B) release of latent heat.
C) excessive numbers of condensation nuclei.
D) air being cooled as it rises.
E) moisture being added to the air.

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Clouds and precipitation form due to air being cooled as it rises. As air rises, it expands and cools. The cooling causes the water vapor in the air to condense into droplets, creating clouds. If the cooling continues and the droplets continue to grow, they eventually become heavy enough to fall to the ground as precipitation.

Clouds and Precipitation Form in the Air Primarily Due To