Which of these clouds is least likely to produce precipitation that reaches the ground?
A)cirrostratus
B)cumulonimbus
C)nimbostratus
D)stratus

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Cirrostratus clouds are thin and high in the atmosphere, composed of ice crystals. They may produce precipitation, but it often evaporates before reaching the ground due to the dry air beneath them. This makes them least likely to produce precipitation that reaches the ground compared to other cloud types.

Which of These Clouds Is Least Likely to Produce Precipitation