Cloud seeding using silver iodide only works in ____.
A)cold clouds composed entirely of ice crystals
B)warm clouds composed entirely of water droplets
C)cold clouds with a low ratio of ice crystals to water droplets
D)clouds with more ice crystals than supercooled droplets
E)clouds that can produce precipitation.

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Cloud seeding with silver iodide is most effective in cold clouds with a low ratio of ice crystals to water droplets, as silver iodide acts as an ice nucleating agent, encouraging the formation of ice crystals which can grow and lead to precipitation.

Cloud Seeding Using Silver Iodide Only Works in ____