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Question
Give a geographical reason:
Cumulus clouds change into cumulonimbus clouds.
Give Reasons
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Solution
Cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds are low clouds. These are at an altitude of fewer than 2000 meters. Cumulus clouds are responsible for pleasant weather. Due to an increase in the vertical flow of air, cumulus clouds get turned into cumulonimbus clouds, which leads to rain.
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