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piesebel

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Cirrus clouds are generally formed above an elevation of ________ kilometers.
 
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Question 2

Explain why clouds don't fall to the ground.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 6

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The individual pieces are too small to fall (kept aloft by turbulence).



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