If falling snowflakes partially melt what may reach the ground?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Mixed rain and snow
When snowflakes pass through a relatively warm layer of air, they may melt only partly and reach the ground as a mixture of rain and snow. Hail forms through repeated freezing and growth in strong storm clouds, not simply by partial melting of snowflakes. Exam tip: use the temperature layers between the cloud and the ground to identify the type of precipitation.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Mixed rain and snow
Why is this the correct answer?
When snowflakes pass through a relatively warm layer of air, they may melt only partly and reach the ground as a mixture of rain and snow. Hail forms through repeated freezing and growth in strong storm clouds, not simply by partial melting of snowflakes. Exam tip: use the temperature layers between the cloud and the ground to identify the type of precipitation.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Water in the Atmosphere. Topic: Clouds and precipitation.
