In which part of the atmosphere does rain clouds develop?

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Geography - 2014 (Objective) Subject: Geography

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In which part of the atmosphere does rain clouds develop?
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Rain clouds develop in the troposphere of the Earth's atmosphere. The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere and it extends from the Earth's surface up to an altitude of approximately 12 km. It is the layer where weather occurs, and it contains the majority of the Earth's clouds. The temperature in the troposphere decreases with height, which creates the conditions necessary for water vapor to condense and form clouds. Rain clouds develop when the condensed water droplets in clouds become large enough to fall to the ground as precipitation. So, the correct answer is Troposphere.
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