week 5 lab 90

Question 1 of 10
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An ordinary cell thunderstorm is a

A.thunderstorm that does not produce lightning or thunder.

B.thunderstorm that has a tilted updraft and downdraft.

C.scattered or isolated storm that is not severe.

D.thunderstorm that does not produce hail.

Answer Key: C

Question 2 of 10
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A group of thunderstorms which develop in a line one next to the other, each in a different stage of development, are called

A.a thunderstorm cluster.

B.a multicell thunderstorm.

C.mature thunderstorm.

D.ordinary thunderstorms.

Answer Key: B

Question 3 of 10
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A supercell storm is

A.a thunderstorm with an extremely large downburst.

B.a thunderstorm that produces a category F-5 tornado.

C.a thunderstorm that produces several tornadoes.

D.a thunderstorm that lasts for several hours which is a rotating.

Answer Key: D

Question 4 of 10
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Thunderstorms that form over an area randomly and only last for approximately an hour are called:

A.a multicell thunderstorm.

B.mature thunderstorms.

C.a thunderstorm cluster.

D.ordinary thunderstorms.

Answer Key: D

Question 5 of 10
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The leading edge of a thunderstorm's cold downdraft is known as a

A.microburst.

B.gust front.

C.downburst.

D.cold front.

E.squall line.

Answer Key: B

Question 6 of 10
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A hook-shaped echo on a radar screen often indicates

A.a rotating anvil cloud at the top of a thunderstorm.

B.a developing hurricane.

C.the possible presence of a tornado-producing thunderstorm.

D.a thunderstorm with very frequent lightning.

Answer Key: C

Question 7 of 10
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Blowing dust moving outward at the ground below a thunderstorm could indicate a

A.dry line.

B.wall cloud.

C.strong downdraft.

D.squall line.

Answer Key: C

Question 8 of 10
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What type of storm is indicated in the radar image below?

A.Supercell Thunderstorms

B.None of the above.

C.Ordinary Thunderstorms

Answer Key: C

Question 9 of 10
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What type of thunderstorm is shown in the radar image below?

A.Supercell Thunderstorm.

B.None of the above.

C.Multicell Thunderstorm.

D.Ordinary Thunderstorm.

Answer Key: A

Question 10 of 10
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What type of thunderstorm is shown in the radar image below?

A.None of the above.

B.Multicell Thunderstorm.

C.Ordinary Thunderstorm.

Answer Key: B

Feedback: Multicell thunderstorms on radar are a large, connected cluster of thunderstorms with multiple cells of intense rain (red images) that are within the precipitation shield.