Atmosphere | Environment | Meteorology

Q. Cumulonimbus cloud (also known as thunderclouds) are formed in
(A) Troposphere
(B) Stratosphere
(C) Mesosphere
(D) Thermosphere

The answer is: (A) Troposphere
Cumulonimbus cloud (also known as thunderclouds) are formed in the troposphere layer of the Earth’s atmosphere.

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