What important role do deposition nuclei play in the formation of a snowflake?
A) When temperatures are above freezing, aerosols serve as deposition nuclei. Water molecules attach to it and grow into a composite of ice crystals.
B) Deposition nuclei do not play any role in the formation of a snowflake.
C) When temperatures are below freezing, aerosols serve as deposition nuclei. Water molecules can attach to it and grow into a composite of ice crystals.
D) Deposition nuclei serve as a layer in Earth's atmosphere.
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