Which of the following occurs during the ice crystal process of rain formation?

A. The temperature in the cloud must be -40°C or below.
B. Only ice crystals need be present in a cloud.
C. The cloud must be cumuliform.
D. Ice crystals grow larger at the expense of the surrounding liquid cloud droplets.


Answer: D

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

You might also like to view...

Which of the following is the best example of an unsustainable practice?

A. Driving your new truck to work. B. Using solar power to cook your food and heat your house. C. Growing food in your backyard using organic practices. D. Riding your bike to class or work.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Eutrophication is a condition of natural nutrient enrichment of a shallow lake, estuary or slow-moving stream

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Which of the following terms refers to a line of thunderstorms that forms ahead of an advancing cold front?

A. squall line B. wall cloud C. gust front D. roll cloud

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Indonesia is a former colony of which European country?

A. Great Britain B. France C. the Netherlands D. Belgium

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences