What Causes the Dissipating Stage of a Thunderstorm

question 108

Multiple Choice

What causes the dissipating stage of a thunderstorm?

• A) spreading downdraft cuts off air inflow
• B) converging winds aloft
• C) loss of radiant energy from cloud top
• D) converging surface winds
• E) release of latent heat within the cloud

---

Definitions:

Ingratiation

A psychological tactic involving the use of flattery or other forms of manipulation to make oneself more likable or acceptable to another.

Unimportant Assignments

These are tasks or projects deemed to have little value or priority in the context of broader goals or objectives.

Strong Performer

An individual or entity that consistently achieves or exceeds performance expectations in a given area.

Fundamental Attribution Error

A bias in social psychology where people tend to attribute others' actions to their character or personality, while attributing their own behaviors to external factors.