If clouds are composed of water droplets, how do they remain suspended in the atmosphere?
A) The cloud droplets are so small that air turbulence keeps them suspended.
B) A constant updraft of warm air is necessary.
C) The pressure of infrared radiation from the surface of the Earth keeps them suspended.
D) Clouds only appear to be suspended; they are actually falling at a rate of 1 m a second.
E) The clouds are magnetically attracted to the ionosphere.
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