The most important process for cloud formation in the atmosphere is:
A)cooling by loss of latent heat.
B)cooling by compression of the air.
C)radiational cooling.
D)cooling by contact with the cold ground.
E)cooling by expansion of the air.

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Clouds form when air rises and expands in the atmosphere, leading to cooling by expansion. This process is known as adiabatic cooling, which is the most important mechanism for cloud formation.

The Most Important Process for Cloud Formation in the Atmosphere