Q176
Cloud burst means ________
A.
Abnormally heavy downpour of rain, associated with a thunderstorm
AnswerB.
Formation of artificial rain
C.
Presence of scattered flakes of cloud in the sky
D.
Sowing of seeds of a crop in a cloudy weather
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Cloud burst means abnormally heavy downpour of rain, associated with a thunderstorm. Cloudbursts usually do not last for more than few minutes, they are capable of flooding the entire area. Rainfall from a cloudburst is usually equal to or greater than 100 mm per hour. Cloudbursts are generally associated with thunderstorms.