Which of the following is a characteristic of a lake-effect snow event? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic of a lake-effect snow event?
A. Light snow
B. Heavy snow
C. No precipitation
D. Fog
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lake-effect snow events can produce heavy, localized snowfall, sometimes exceeding several feet in a matter of days, affecting regions downwind of the lakes.

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