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Class 12GeographyWater in the AtmosphereClouds and precipitationEasyLevel 92

What is precipitation falling as small hard rounded ice particles called?

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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: Hail

Hail consists of hard, often rounded or irregular pieces of ice that fall from clouds. Therefore, hail is the correct answer. Snowfall occurs as soft snowflakes, whereas dew forms by condensation on surfaces and does not fall as precipitation. Exam tip: identify hard ice particles falling from clouds as hail.

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hailprecipitationcloudsatmospheric waterweather forms

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What is the correct answer to this question?

Hail

Why is this the correct answer?

Hail consists of hard, often rounded or irregular pieces of ice that fall from clouds. Therefore, hail is the correct answer. Snowfall occurs as soft snowflakes, whereas dew forms by condensation on surfaces and does not fall as precipitation. Exam tip: identify hard ice particles falling from clouds as hail.

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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