Why are solid particles required for cloud formation?

Ricardo notices that when he plays soccer in the rain, his ball does not seem to go as far after a kick. what is the best scientific question that ricardo could ask about this observation? is soccer better played in the rain or sun? how does rain affect the distance a soccer ball can travel? how does rain affect the speed of a soccer ball? is soccer affected by the rain?

Ais a group of individuals of the same that exist together in the same place at the same time

Idon’t know the answer and i’ve been stuck on it for a while now skskskskks