1. PART A: Which statement describes the central idea of the
text?
A. Scientists have observed some smaller raindrops falling
faster than what was previously calculated to be their
top speed.
B. There is no explanation for why raindrops would exceed
the terminal velocities scientists predicted.
C. Scientists are more likely to use the data collected from
larger raindrops, rather than smaller raindrops, to make
weather predictions.
D. Small raindrops that are able to exceed their predicted
terminal velocities likely have something poisonous or
unnatural in them.