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When rain falls through a cold layer of air near the earth's surface rain drops get frozen into ice. It is called _____________.

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Condensation
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Sleet
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Freezon
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Evaporation
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Solution

The correct option is B Sleet

When rain passes through a layer of cold air, it can freeze before hitting the ground. The small pellets of ice that form is called Sleet.

Hence, option B is the correct answer.


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