Beneath an intense thunderstorm, the downdraft may become localized so that it hits the ground and spreads horizontally in a radial burst of wind. This is called a(n) ____
A) dry line
B) outflow boundary
C) squall line
D) downburst
D
You might also like to view...
Volcanic mountains are produced by
A. the movement of magma. B. tectonic compression. C. tectonic forces. D. tectonic tension.
Which of the following is a lesson that we as historians can learn from the reforms of the Gracchi, and their subsequent significance for the Roman Republic?
A) The political violence against the Gracchi set a dangerous precedent B) The proposed laws showed a growing conflict between the rich and the poor in the Roman state C) The Gracchi got a lot of popular support, which suggested that their proposed reforms would be championed again by later politicians D) All of the above
Which event did not occur in the Hadean (4.6-4.0 bya)?
a. formation of oceans b. extremely bright Sun c. formation of Moon d. accretion of Earth e. formation of core and mantle
In January, 2002, an object 0.3 km across passed within 800,000 km of Earth, only roughly twice the distance to the moon
a. True b. False