Compared to conventional radar, what additional capabilities does Doppler radar have?

A) It can measure the temperature of cloud tops.
B) It can provide a vertical view of a cloud's droplets and ice particles.
C) It can measure the speed at which falling rain is moving vertically.
D) It can measure the speed at which falling rain is moving horizontally.


D

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