In the winter you read in the newspaper that a large section of the Midwest is without power due to downed power lines.Which form of precipitation would most likely produce this situation?
A)snow
B)hail
C)freezing rain
D)sleet
E)rain

Question

In the winter you read in the newspaper that a large section of the Midwest is without power due to downed power lines.Which form of precipitation would most likely produce this situation?​
A)snow
B)hail
C)​freezing rain
D)​sleet
E)​rain

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Freezing rain is a type of precipitation that falls as liquid but freezes upon contact with surfaces that are at or below freezing temperatures, such as power lines. This can lead to the buildup of ice on the lines, causing them to break and resulting in power outages. Snow, hail, sleet, and rain are not as likely to cause such widespread power outages due to downed power lines.

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