Q33
Which of the following is produced by the rapid ascent of moist air?
A.
Frost
B.
Fog
C.
Hail
AnswerD.
Snow
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Hail is produced by the rapid ascent of moist air. The hard pellets of ice having diameter of 5 mm or that fall from Cumulonimbus clouds, and are generally associated with thunderstorms is known as hail. They are formed by the rapid ascent of moist air; the water drops freeze, and the size of the pellets increases as more water Vapour freezes on to their surface.