The Difference in Saturation Vapor Pressure Between Supercooled Water and Ice

question 9

Multiple Choice

The difference in saturation vapor pressure between supercooled water and ice reaches a maximum at about -12^oC.This means that the ice crystal process will be most effective in producing precipitation when cloud temperatures are:

• A)much colder than -12^oC.
• B)around -12^oC.
• C)much warmer than -12^oC.

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