Meteorologyeasy#132
Stratiform clouds are formed primarily by:
A
Convective lifting
B
Widespread, gradual lifting of stable air
CorrectC
Orographic turbulence
D
Radiation heating
Explanation
Stratiform (layered) clouds form when stable air is lifted gradually over a wide area, typically along frontal surfaces.
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