Question

From the statements below, select the false statement.

Select one:

A. hail is typically found in the forward flank of the supercell thunderstorm
B. the mesocyclone is the rotating updraft of the supercell thunderstorm

Answer 1

Both the statements are correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Thunderstorms can be classified into four categories, namely,

1. Single cell
2. Multi cell
3. Squall cell
4. Super cell

A super cell thunderstorm can be defined as that type of thunderstorm which has a rotating vortex of air as updraft which is called a mesocyclone.

Out of the four categories of thunderstorms, super cells are the most rare and most severe.

These thunderstorms produce large amount of rainfall, hail and down bursts. Hail is present in the forward flank downdraft of a super cell thunderstorm.