As Apollo 12 ascended into the atmosphere, the height of the surrounding clouds was 12,800 m. Which of the following types of clouds was indicated by a lightning stroke within the surrounding clouds?

A. cumulonimbus
B. cumulus congestus
C. cirrus
D. cirrocumulus


Answer: A

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