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Precipitation in the form of a mixture of rain and snow is called – |
| A. | Drizzle |
| B. | Hail |
| C. | Sleet |
| D. | Snow |
| Answer» C. Sleet | |
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Explanation: Sleet is precipitation composed of rain and partially melted snow. It forms when rain, while falling to the earth, passes through a layer of cold air and freezes. Sleet occurs when the temperature in the lowest part of the atmosphere is slightly above the freezing point of water (0 °C). |
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