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Q · Cloud And Precipitationmedium · 45s
How does freezing rain differ from sleet?
TopicCloud And Precipitation
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Freezing rain occurs when raindrops remain liquid until they hit a cold surface, where they instantly freeze to form a glaze of ice. Sleet freezes into ice pellets while still in the air before reaching the ground. Freezing rain tends to create more hazardous icy conditions than sleet because of how it coats surfaces.
Final Answer: Option A - Freezing rain freezes on contact; sleet freezes before reaching the ground