Types of Precipitation

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Types of Precipitation
By Colleen M. Folger E-mail for permission
to use outside the classroom
cfolger_at_access.k12.wv.us.

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Question 1.
I must stay in a frozen state from the time I am
formed in the clouds until I reach the ground.
I am A. Rain B. Sleet C. Snow
Answer (C.) Snow
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Question 2.
A shallow layer of cold air next to the ground
causes me to freeze on contact with the ground.
I am A. Freezing Rain B. Sleet C. Snow
Answer (A.) Freezing Rain
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Question 3.

• I started as melted snow. I need a thick layer of
  cold air so that I can refreeze before I hit the
  ground.
• (Hint I am an ice pellet.)

I am A. Rain B. Sleet C. Freezing Rain
Answer (B.) Sleet
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Question 4.
As the shallow layer of cold air next to the
ground disappears, I fall to the ground as this
form of precipitation.
I am A. Rain B. Freezing Rain C. Snow
Answer (A.) Rain
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The End