Mesoscale convective complexes are self-sustaining because
A) wind shear is typically absent.
B) downdrafts from individual cells become warmer as the precipitation evaporates.
C) downdrafts from individual cells rise over the outflow boundary.
D) downdrafts from individual cells combine with surface winds to create updrafts and wind shear.
Answer: D
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