Precipitation results from processes that warm the air, since warm air holds less moisture than cool air
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
RATIONALE: Warm air holds more moisture than cool air, and precipitation—rain, snow, sleet, and hail—results from processes that cool the air to release moisture.
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