Multiple Choice
Condensation nuclei,tiny particles of matter in the air,are important because ________.
A) they increase the density of air and thus its buoyancy
B) they will affect the environmental lapse rate
C) they provide a surface for water molecules to form on
D) they provide point sources of heat in the air
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