Destructive Winds Quiz
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What is a macroburst?

  • A small-scale column of air that rapidly sinks toward the ground
  • An upward burst of strong winds at or near the surface with horizontal dimensions larger than 4 km
  • A term used to define any thunderstorm wind that is not associated with rotation
  • An outward burst of strong winds at or near the surface with horizontal dimensions larger than 4 km (correct)
  • What is a downdraft?

  • An outward burst of strong winds at or near the surface with horizontal dimensions larger than 4 km
  • An upward burst of strong winds at or near the surface with horizontal dimensions larger than 4 km
  • Any thunderstorm wind that is not associated with rotation
  • A small-scale column of air that rapidly sinks toward the ground (correct)
  • What differentiates straight-line wind from tornadic winds?

  • Speed
  • Rotation (correct)
  • Size
  • Direction
  • When does a macroburst occur?

    <p>When a strong downdraft reaches the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the visual analogy used to explain a macroburst?

    <p>Water coming out of a faucet and hitting the bottom of a sink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Air' in the context of arts and entertainment?

    <p>An album by a French electronic music duo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an album named 'Air'?

    <p>Air (Cecil Taylor album), 1960</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the Japanese singer known as 'Air'?

    <p>Japanese singer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of film is 'Air (2005 film)'?

    <p>An anime adaptation of the visual novel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group released an album named 'Air' in 1971?

    <p>A jazz rock group featuring Tom and Googie Coppola</p> Signup and view all the answers

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