If updrafts are very strong why can the fall of precipitation particles be delayed?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Upward air can hold particles in the cloud longer
Strong updrafts can keep drops or hail in cloud before falling. 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 hold particles in the cloud longer
Why is this the correct answer?
Strong updrafts can keep drops or hail in cloud before falling. 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.