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tuffie

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Lightning occurs as
 
  A) water droplets in a cloud interact with one another, making the cloud electrically charged.
  B) electrical energy flows from a cloud to the ground.
  C) the surrounding air expands.
  D) electric energy flow from cloud to ground as interaction of water droplets electrically charge the cloud.

Question 2

In order to produce precipitation, an air mass must rise because rising air
 
  A) allows water droplets more time in the cloud where they can grow in size.
  B) produces downdrafts which increases the evaporation of droplets from the cloud.
  C) supports the downfall of raindrops.
  D) all of the above.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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