Why does Jupiter have three distinct layers of clouds?
A) The three layers represent clouds made of gases that condense at different temperatures.
B) Jupiter has three different types of wind, each of which makes a different type of cloud.
C) The three layers reflect regions of Jupiter's atmosphere with different chemical compositions.
D) Clouds form randomly, so on average there are always three layers.
A) The three layers represent clouds made of gases that condense at different temperatures.
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