What is a cloudburst?
A. It refers to sudden and copious rainfall over a small area which often lasts for only a few minutes
B. It refers to 50mm rain over a period of time
C. It is caused by rapid condensation of very high clouds
D. It refers to a thunderstorm with little rain
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
A cloudburst is sudden copious rainfall. It is a sudden aggressive rainstorm falling for a short period of time limited to a small geographical area. Meteorologists say the rain from a cloudburst is usually of the shower type with a fall rate equal to or greater than 100 mm (4.94 inches) per hour. Cloudbursts are often accompanied by hail or thunderstorms.This Question Belongs to Geography >> Atmosphere
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