When does hailstorm risk increase if precipitation particles circulate inside a cloud for a long time?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer: When the cloud has strong updrafts and below-freezing zones
Strong updrafts and cold zones help layer growth in hailstones. Exam tip: check both conditions for hailstorm.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
When the cloud has strong updrafts and below-freezing zones
Why is this the correct answer?
Strong updrafts and cold zones help layer growth in hailstones. Exam tip: check both conditions for hailstorm.
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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