When rain falls through a cold layer of air near the Earth's surface, raindrops get frozen into ice. This type of precipitation is called
A
Hail
B
Snowfall
C
Snowstorm
D
Sleet
Correct Answer: Sleet
Sleet is rain or melted snow that freezes into ice pellets before hitting the ground. When rain falls through a cold layer of air near the Earth's surface, raindrops get frozen into ice. This type of precipitation is called Sleet.