Discussion :: Atmosphere
- Cloud burst means ________
A.
Abnormally heavy downpour of rain, associated with a thunderstorm |
B.
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
Explanation :
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.
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