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folubunmi

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During the summer, what conditions prevail near the surface over the Great Plains that help a hailstone survive as ice all the way to the ground?
   a. strong updrafts
   b. weak updraftsdry air
   c. dry air
   d. a rapid change in pressure
   e. a rapid change in temperature

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The wind shear associated with several major airline crashes is believed to have been caused by
   a. microbursts.
   b. dry lines.
   c. the jet stream.
   d. mesocyclones.
   e. the jet streak.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: a

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: a


folubunmi

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Reply #2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Thank you


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