Why is hail formation different from ordinary raindrops?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: It forms by repeated freezing of drops in strong updrafts
Hailstones often freeze in layers while moving up and down in cumulonimbus clouds. Exam tip: link hail with severe convection.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
It forms by repeated freezing of drops in strong updrafts
Why is this the correct answer?
Hailstones often freeze in layers while moving up and down in cumulonimbus clouds. Exam tip: link hail with severe convection.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Water in the Atmosphere. Topic: Clouds and precipitation.