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What is a macroburst?
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?
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?
What differentiates straight-line wind from tornadic winds?
- Speed
- Rotation (correct)
- Size
- Direction
When does a macroburst occur?
When does a macroburst occur?
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What is the visual analogy used to explain a macroburst?
What is the visual analogy used to explain a macroburst?
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What is 'Air' in the context of arts and entertainment?
What is 'Air' in the context of arts and entertainment?
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Which of the following is an album named 'Air'?
Which of the following is an album named 'Air'?
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Who is the Japanese singer known as 'Air'?
Who is the Japanese singer known as 'Air'?
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What type of film is 'Air (2005 film)'?
What type of film is 'Air (2005 film)'?
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Which group released an album named 'Air' in 1971?
Which group released an album named 'Air' in 1971?
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