Entrainment is especially active along the edges of growing clouds because

A) saturated air enters rising air parcels, causing evaporation
B) unsaturated air enters rising air parcels, causing evaporation
C) saturated air enters rising air parcels, preventing condensation
D) saturated air enters rising air parcels, increasing turbulence


Answer: B

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