Why Are Raindrops Larger Than 5 Millimeters Rare

question 93

Multiple Choice

Why are raindrops larger than 5 millimeters rare?

• A)There is no process to form large raindrops in clouds.
• B)Because they start as snowflakes,they must grow much larger than 5 millimeters while falling from a cloud without sublimating.
• C)The frictional drag from falling is greater than the surface tension that holds the drops together when they get larger than 5 millimeters.
• D)If they form larger than 5 millimeters then they will reach the ground as snow or hail instead of rain because they cannot melt completely.

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