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captainjonesify

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A ________ is the outflowing cool air of a downdraft that acts as a mini-cold front.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Why is a convergent pattern of surface winds sometimes associated with thunderstorm formation?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Gust Front

Answer to Question 2

Surface convergence can provide the initial lifting needed to start the cumulus development.



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