Why are raindrops that reach the ground limited to a maximum size of about 5 mm in diameter?

What will be an ideal response?


Drops growing larger than this will break apart from the effects of air friction. The result forms 2 or more smaller drops.

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Why are grain size and composition often used to name sedimentary rocks?

A) These are indicators of what type of volcano the rocks came from. B) These are indicators of how deep within the earth the rocks formed. C) They are easily observed and easily distinguishable. D) These are indicators of how deep within the sea the rocks formed.

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What is an erosional coast and how are they different from other types of coasts?

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________ ________ is industrialization based on the manufacture of products for export

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Approximately how much of the freshwater on Earth exists in the frozen form, largely as ice and snow in the polar regions?

a. 1% b. 10% c. 25% d. 70%

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