Question

1. which kind of precipitation is formed, in part, by wind? (1 point)

sleet
hail
snow
rain

1. which term describes what raindrops turn into when they fall through a layer of cold air on the way to the ground? (1 point)

precipitation
snow
evaporation
sleet
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Explanation:

1. Hail is formed when strong updrafts (winds) carry water - droplets high into the atmosphere where they freeze and accumulate layers of ice.
2. When raindrops fall through a layer of cold air on the way to the ground, they freeze and turn into sleet.

Answer:

1. hail
2. sleet