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rosent76

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A typical cloud-to-ground lightning event consists of
 
  A) a single electrical discharge.
  B) a massive release of latent heat.
  C) a combination of ionospheric discharge and wind shear.
  D) several distinct steps that look to the human eye like a single lightning strike.

Question 2

Charge separation
 
  A) results in the top of the cloud having a negative charge.
  B) most often occurs in clouds that are not precipitating.
  C) results in lightning only if the cloud extends above the freezing level.
  D) is not explained by the thermoelectric effect.


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bhavsar

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

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


rosent76

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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