Multiple choice

If the DP and air temp are getting closer together with time, the chance of precipitation is

  1. increasing

  2. decreasing

  3. staying the same

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A Correct answer
Explanation

When the air temperature and dewpoint temperature get closer together, the relative humidity increases toward 100% (saturation). As the air approaches saturation, the likelihood of condensation and precipitation increases.