For precipitation to occur,

A. the force of gravity is incapable of overcoming the buoyant forces keeping water droplets and ice crystals suspended.
B. buoyant forces keeping water droplets and ice crystals suspended must be less than the force of gravity.
C. buoyant forces keeping water droplet and ice crystals suspended must be greater than the force of gravity.
D. instability within the clouds must exceed the pull of gravity.


Answer: B

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