Question

The intensity of drizzling precipitation is generally:

• A. More than 2.0 mm/h
• B. 1.5 mm/h to 2.0 mm/h
• C. 1.0 mm/h to 1.5 mm/h
• D. Less than 1.0 mm/h

Hint:

Precipitation is classified based on its intensity (rate of fall). Key classifications to remember are:
- \textbf{Drizzle:} \( \textless 1.0 \) mm/h
- \textbf{Light Rain:} \( 1.0 \) to \( 2.5 \) mm/h
- \textbf{Moderate Rain:} \( 2.5 \) to \( 7.5 \) mm/h
- \textbf{Heavy Rain:} \(>7.5 \) mm/h

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Define drizzling precipitation. Drizzle is a form of light precipitation consisting of fine water droplets, smaller than raindrops. The size of these droplets is generally less than 0.5 mm in diameter.
Step 2: State the standard intensity classification for drizzle. According to meteorological standards, the intensity of drizzle is very low. It is classified as having a rainfall rate of less than 1.0 mm per hour. Intensities above this value are typically classified as light rain or stronger precipitation events.