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tfester

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Radar gathers information about precipitation in clouds by measuring the:a.
   energy emitted by the precipitation particles.
  b. absorption characteristics of falling precipitation.
  c. amount of energy reflected back to a transmitter.
  d. amount of sunlight scattered off the precipitation.
  e. amount of solar energy passing through the cloud.



Question 2

Which type of precipitation would most likely form when the surface air temperature is slightly
  below freezing and the air temperature increases as you move upward away from the ground?
  a. freezing rain
  b. hail
  c. rain
  d. snow
  e. drizzle




dmurph1496

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a



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