Multiple choice

Assertion (A) : Cirrus clouds primarily contain ice particles.

Reason (R) : Cirrus clouds occur at very light altitudes.

  1. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

  2. Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

  3. A is true but R is false

  4. A is false but R is true

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Cirrus clouds form at high altitudes where temperatures are very low, causing water vapor to freeze into ice crystals. This explains why they are composed of ice particles.

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