During the summer in the western Prairies, which of the following conditions prevail near the surface and help hailstones survive as ice all the way to the ground?

A. cold, shallow layer of dry air
B. cold, thick layer of moist air
C. warm, thick layer of moist air
D. warm, shallow layer of dry air


Answer: D

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