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

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

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.