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Sleet forms directly from which type of precipitation?

Sleet forms directly from which type of precipitation? A. Snowflakes
B. Hail
C. Rain droplets
D. Dust

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Quizzma TeamMay 20, 2025

C. Rain droplets

Sleet forms when raindrops fall through a layer of freezing air and freeze into small ice pellets before reaching the ground. This usually occurs when there is a warm layer of air above and a cold layer closer to the surface.