Which of the following air motions °Ccur in a sky filled with scattered cumulus humilis clouds?

A. Rising motions occur between the clouds, and sinking motions occur under them.
B. Rising motions occur between the clouds, and sinking motions occur between them.
C. Rising motions occur under the clouds, and sinking motions occur under them.
D. Rising motions occur under the clouds, and sinking motions occur between them.


Answer: D

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