Sudden strong wind after heavy rain with large drops can indicate which severe event?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Downburst or microburst
A downburst occurs when dense, rain-cooled air descends rapidly from a thunderstorm and spreads outward on reaching the ground. A microburst is a smaller, intense form of this process. The combination of heavy precipitation and a sudden damaging wind gust is therefore consistent with D.
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Downburst or microburst
Why is this the correct answer?
A downburst occurs when dense, rain-cooled air descends rapidly from a thunderstorm and spreads outward on reaching the ground. A microburst is a smaller, intense form of this process. The combination of heavy precipitation and a sudden damaging wind gust is therefore consistent with D.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Systems.
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