Which of the following set of surface conditions would produce a convective cumulus cloud with the highest base?
A) air temperature 40 C,dew point 30 C
B) air temperature 25 C,dew point 10 C
C) air temperature 35 C,dew point 10 C
D) air temperature 45 C,dew point 25 C
E) air temperature 25 C,dew point 5 C

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The highest cloud base occurs when the temperature and dew point have the largest difference, indicating drier air. Option C has the largest temperature-dew point spread (35°C - 10°C = 25°C).

Which of the Following Set of Surface Conditions Would Produce