The prefix nimbo- and the suffix -nimbus means
A) that clouds are generally forming.
B) clouds that occur in the middle altitudes (2000-6000 m).
C) that clouds are generally dissipating.
D) that the clouds are producing precipitation.

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The prefix nimbo- indicates that the cloud is producing precipitation. The suffix -nimbus is often added to the name of a cloud to indicate that precipitation is occurring from that cloud. Therefore, the best choice is D, which states that the clouds are producing precipitation.

The Prefix Nimbo- and the Suffix -Nimbus Means