For Precipitation to Occur

question 1

Multiple Choice

For precipitation to occur,

• A)the force of gravity is incapable of overcoming the buoyant forces keeping water droplets and ice crystals suspended.
• B)instability within the clouds must exceed the pull of gravity.
• C)buoyant forces keeping water droplet and ice crystals suspended must be greater than the force of gravity.
• D)buoyant forces keeping water droplets and ice crystals suspended must be less than the force of gravity.

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Definitions:

Malleus

A small bone in the middle ear that is attached to the eardrum; also called the hammer.

Incus

A small bone in the middle ear, located between the malleus and the stapes; also called the anvil.

Axial Skeleton

The part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of a vertebrate.