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Q · Cloud And Precipitationmedium · 45s
Freezing drizzle differs from freezing rain in that:
TopicCloud And Precipitation
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Freezing drizzle involves very small water droplets that freeze upon contact with surfaces, forming a thin icy glaze. Freezing rain involves larger droplets that remain supercooled until they contact cold surfaces, freezing rapidly and forming thicker ice layers.
Final Answer: Option A - Freezing drizzle droplets are smaller and freeze on contact, whereas freezing rain droplets are larger