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How is sleet different from freezing rain?

A. Sleet occurs above zero degrees Celsius, while freezing rain occurs below zero
degrees Celsius.

B. Sleet remains a liquid, while freezing rain becomes a solid while falling to Earth.

C. Sleet is composed of small particles, including dust and pollutants, while freezing rain
is pure water.

D. Sleet freezes in the air, while freezing rain freezes on contact with the ground.

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Answer:

B. it remins a liquid ,while freezing rain becomes a solid while falling to earth

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Answer:

The answer is D.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sleet freezes in the air, then falls to the ground as frozen raindrops.

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