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Consider the following statements regarding Cloud Burst Rainfall of 10 cm or more in an hour in a ci...........

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    Consider the following statements regarding Cloud Burst?

    1. Rainfall of 10 cm or more in an hour in a city can be categorised as a cloud burst.
    2. Cumulonimbus clouds are responsible for responsible for cloudbursts.

    Select the correct statement.

    1 only

    Incorrect Answer

    2 only

    Incorrect Answer

    Both

    Correct Answer

    None

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:
    • Rainfall of 10 cm or more in an hour over a roughly 10 km x 10-km area is classified as a cloudburst event. 
    • Cloudburst occurs when moisture-rich air travels up a mountainous region, forming a vertical column of clouds known as Cumulonimbus clouds. These clouds usually cause rain, thunder and lightning.

    Hence both statements are correct.

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