Which one of the following statements with regard to Cloud Burst is not correct ........

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Which one of the following statements with regard to Cloud Burst is not correct?

Cloud Burst is a localized weather phenomenon representing highly concentrated rainfall over a small area in a short duration of time

Cloud Burst occurs due to upward movement of moisture- laden air with sufficient rapidity to form cumulonimbus clouds

Cloud Burst occurs only in hilly areas

There is no satisfactory technique till now for predicting Cloud Burst

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Explanation:

A cloudburst is an extreme amount of precipitation in a short period of time, sometimes accompanied by hail and thunder, that is capable of creating flood conditions. A cloudburst can suddenly dump large amounts of water.
Rapid precipitation from cumulonimbus clouds is possible due to the Langmuir precipitation process precipitation process in which large droplets can grow rapidly by coagulating with smaller droplets which fall down slowly. It is not essential that cloudbursts occur only when a cloud clashes with a solid body like a mountain. They can also occur when hot water vapor mingles into the cold resulting in sudden condensation.