The collision and coalescence process occurs in __________ clouds.
A)warm
B)cold
C)mixed
D)various

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The collision and coalescence process occurs in warm clouds, which are characterized by temperatures above freezing and contain liquid droplets. In cold clouds, the temperature is below freezing and the process of precipitation formation occurs through ice crystal growth, not collision and coalescence. Mixed clouds contain both liquid droplets and ice crystals, but the process of precipitation formation depends on the dominant type of particle. Therefore, the best choice is A) warm.

The Collision and Coalescence Process Occurs in __________ Clouds