Which of the following best describes why entrainment is such an important atmospheric process?
A. It adds to the buoyancy of air parcels.
B. It helps to suppress the growth of clouds.
C. It provides uplift for rising air parcels.
D. It provides moisture to growing clouds.
Answer: B. It helps to suppress the growth of clouds.
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