WONDER #97: What\'s the Difference Between Snow, Sleet, and Freezing Rain?

Question 1 of 3

Liquid precipitation that falls to Earth’s surface is called what?

1. snow
2. sleet
3. humidity
4. rain

Question 2 of 3

When a snowflake falls through the atmosphere and warms up a bit before re-freezing, it usually hits the ground as what?

1. snow
2. sleet
3. humidity
4. rain

Question 3 of 3

Freezing rain turns into ice when it reaches what?

1. boiling point
2. clouds
3. Earth’s surface
4. atmosphere

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