The difference in saturation vapor pressure between supercooled water and ice reaches a

maximum at about –12oC. This means that the ice crystal process will be most effective in producing
precipitation when cloud temperatures are:a.
much colder than –12oC.
b. around –12oC.
c. much warmer than –12oC.


b

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