Which of the following statements describes the air motions beneath and between fair-weather cumulus (cumulus humilis) clouds?
A)Downdrafts occur beneath them, and updrafts occur between them.
B)Updrafts occur beneath them, and horizontal motions occur between them.
C)Downdrafts occur beneath them, and horizontal motions occur between them.
D)Updrafts occur beneath them, and downdrafts occur between them.

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Fair-weather cumulus clouds have strong updrafts beneath them which cause air to rise, cool, and form the cloud. However, between the clouds, the air sinks back down in downdrafts. Therefore, choice D is the correct description of the air motions beneath and between fair-weather cumulus clouds.

Which of the Following Statements Describes the Air Motions Beneath