Of the following types of meteorological phenomena, tell which one can cause damage to crops:
A
Dew
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B
Rains
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C
Hailstone
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D
Duststorm
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Solution
The correct option is C Hailstone Hail crop damage can severely affect the health of plant and decimate the harvest.
The new plants which are sprouting and growing tender new leaves and stems, hail crop damage can completely kill seedlings. Hail later in the season will reduce harvests by knocking fruit off plants.