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Q · Cloud And Precipitationmedium · 45s
Which type of precipitation occurs when raindrops freeze before reaching the ground?
TopicCloud And Precipitation
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Sleet occurs when raindrops fall through a layer of freezing air near the surface and solidify into small ice pellets before hitting the ground. Unlike snow, which forms from frozen water vapor high in the atmosphere, sleet results from the freezing of liquid precipitation during descent, causing icy conditions on surfaces.
Final Answer: Option C - Sleet