Q.

Precipitation in the form of a mixture of rain and snow is called –

A. Drizzle
B. Hail
C. Sleet
D. Snow
Answer» C. Sleet
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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