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Themember4

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The fair-weather electric field
 
  A) results in only a small voltage difference between the ionosphere and the surface.
  B) is maintained in large part through lightning.
  C) distributes much electricity to the ground because air is a good conductor.
  D) has its negative portion in the ionosphere.

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The thermoelectric-effect explanation for lightning
 
  A) depends on the transfer of negative charge to hailstones.
  B) cannot occur in a cloud that extends above the freezing level.
  C) is dependent upon a magnetic field to induce charge separation in ice pellets.
  D) depends upon ice crystals moving to the bottom of the cloud.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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