If precipitation drops are large but strong upward motion exists in air why can their fall be delayed?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Upward air can keep some drops in the cloud for longer
Strong updrafts can hold particles in clouds longer before they fall. Exam tip: understand the relation between updraft and fall speed.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Upward air can keep some drops in the cloud for longer
Why is this the correct answer?
Strong updrafts can hold particles in clouds longer before they fall. Exam tip: understand the relation between updraft and fall speed.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Water in the Atmosphere. Topic: Clouds and precipitation.