Precipitation in the form of a mixture of rain and snow is called

Options

A. Drizzle
B. Hail
C. Sleet
D. Snow

Answer

C

Explanation

Sleet is precipitation composed of rain and partially melted snow. It forms when rain, while falling to the earth, passes through a layer of cold air and freezes. Sleet occurs when the temperature in the lowest part of the atmosphere is slightly above the freezing point of water `(0^(@)C)`.