Supercell Thunderstorms Are Violent Storms

question 73

Multiple Choice

Supercell thunderstorms are violent storms.Which of the following statements is false?

• A) The rotation with a supercell is called a mesocyclone.
• B) Rain and hail commonly fall from their leading edge.
• C) Tornadoes may spin out of their trailing edge.
• D) Hurricanes may spin out of the trailing edge if they form over water.

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Federal Reserve System

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Discount Rate

The interest rate charged by central banks on loans to commercial banks or the rate used in discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows.