What is a cloudburst? [CDS 2012] – McqOptions

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1.	What is a cloudburst? [CDS 2012]
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» B. it refers to 50mm rain over a period of time

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