Which one among the following groups is referred to as types of precipitation?

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Q: 63 (NDA-I/2012)

Which one among the following groups is referred to as types of precipitation?

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Geography

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NDA-I

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{'precipitation': [1, 0, 0, 4], 'rain': [7, 1, 2, 16], 'types': [11, 3, 20, 23], 'fog': [0, 0, 2, 0], 'soil': [7, 0, 4, 7], 'dew': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'groups': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'water': [65, 15, 80, 129], 'air': [1, 0, 0, 0]}

The correct answer is option 1: Fog, Dew, and Rain. These three types of precipitation are commonly referred to as forms of atmospheric moisture that fall to the ground.

Fog is a type of precipitation that occurs when water vapor in the air condenses near the ground into tiny water droplets. It forms when warm, moist air comes into contact with a cooler surface or when moist air cools, causing the moisture to condense.

Dew is another form of precipitation that occurs when the temperature of surfaces, such as plants or grass, cools down during the night. This cooling causes water vapor in the air to condense and form small water droplets that settle on surfaces.

Rain is the most well-known form of precipitation and occurs when water droplets in clouds combine and become heavy enough to fall to the ground. It is formed through a process called condensation, where water vapor in the air cools and forms liquid water droplets.

Therefore, option 1 is the correct answer as it correctly identifies fog, dew, and rain as types of precipitation.

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