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  • States of Matter in Precipitation: Rain, Snow, Sleet & More
    Here's a breakdown of the states of matter for different types of precipitation:

    Liquid Precipitation:

    * Rain: Liquid water droplets falling from clouds.

    * Drizzle: Very fine, light rain droplets.

    * Sleet: Frozen rain (liquid water that freezes as it falls).

    Solid Precipitation:

    * Snow: Frozen water crystals (ice) that fall from clouds.

    * Hail: Balls or lumps of ice that fall from clouds (often formed in thunderstorms).

    * Graupel: Soft, round ice pellets that form in clouds.

    Mixed Precipitation:

    * Freezing Rain: Liquid rain that freezes upon contact with a surface that is below freezing.

    * Snow Grains: Small, white ice particles that fall from clouds (similar to snow, but smaller).

    Let me know if you'd like more details about any of these types of precipitation!

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