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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?

When a strong downdraft reaches the surface Signup and view all the answers

What is the visual analogy used to explain a macroburst?

Water coming out of a faucet and hitting the bottom of a sink Signup and view all the answers

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

An album by a French electronic music duo Signup and view all the answers

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

Air (Cecil Taylor album), 1960 Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Japanese singer known as 'Air'?

Japanese singer Signup and view all the answers

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

An anime adaptation of the visual novel Signup and view all the answers

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

A jazz rock group featuring Tom and Googie Coppola Signup and view all the answers