Most rain at middle latitudes is produced by the ice crystal process. This is because ____.
A) clouds in these region have below-freezing temperatures at all levels but experience strong uplifts
B) clouds in these regions can extend into regions where air temperatures are below freezing
C) ice crystals evaporate more slowly than water droplets in clouds of these regions
D) most rain occurs during the winter in these regions

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Clouds in middle latitudes often extend into regions where temperatures are below freezing, allowing the ice crystal process to dominate in rain formation. This process involves ice crystals growing at the expense of water droplets, eventually becoming heavy enough to fall as precipitation.

Most Rain at Middle Latitudes Is Produced by the Ice