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
Solution (By Examveda Team)
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.This Question Belongs to Geography >> Atmosphere
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