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Class 12GeographyWater in the AtmosphereClouds and precipitationEasyLevel 92

In which form does water fall from clouds as icy flakes?

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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: Snowfall

In snowfall, water vapour or supercooled water in clouds freezes into ice crystals that fall to the ground as icy flakes. Drizzle consists of tiny liquid water droplets, while dew and fog are not forms of precipitation falling from clouds. Exam tip: if the question mentions ‘icy flakes’, choose snowfall.

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snowfallprecipitationcloudsatmospheric waterice crystals

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What is the correct answer to this question?

Snowfall

Why is this the correct answer?

In snowfall, water vapour or supercooled water in clouds freezes into ice crystals that fall to the ground as icy flakes. Drizzle consists of tiny liquid water droplets, while dew and fog are not forms of precipitation falling from clouds. Exam tip: if the question mentions ‘icy flakes’, choose snowfall.

Which subject and chapter does this question cover?

This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Water in the Atmosphere. Topic: Clouds and precipitation.

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