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What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?
What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?
- Altocumulus
- Cumulonimbus (correct)
- Stratocumulus
- Cirrostratus
What weather phenomena are typically associated with strong or severe thunderstorms?
What weather phenomena are typically associated with strong or severe thunderstorms?
- Mist, moderate winds, and snow showers
- Sleet, calm winds, and overcast skies
- Large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes (correct)
- Fog, drizzle, and light breeze
What causes the rapid upward movement of warm, moist air that leads to the formation of thunderstorms?
What causes the rapid upward movement of warm, moist air that leads to the formation of thunderstorms?
- The Earth's rotation
- High pressure systems
- Fronts or other systems that force the air to rapidly accelerate upward (correct)
- Cooling of the stratosphere
What is the acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere caused by lightning in a thunderstorm known as?
What is the acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere caused by lightning in a thunderstorm known as?
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In what type of storm do relatively weak thunderstorms occur?
In what type of storm do relatively weak thunderstorms occur?
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