As cumulus clouds grow they shade the ground from the Sun. This acts to
A) slow down the heating of the ground surface.
B) dissipate cumulus cloud formation.
C) slow down convectional lifting.
D) slowly cool the ground surface, slowing convectional lifting, and dissipating cloud formation.
Answer: D
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