Question

question 9 (multiple choice worth 2 points) which of the following is not a stage in the development of a thunderstorm? developing stage dissipating stage mature stage updraft stage question 10 (multiple choice worth 2 points) which of the following statements about tornadoes is true? tornadoes result from all thunderstorms. most tornadoes form during the afternoon. most tornadoes have funnels shorter than 105 m (344 ft). most tornadoes have wind speeds less than 105 kph (65 mph).

Explanation:

Question 9

The stages of a thunderstorm are the developing (cumulus) stage, mature stage, and dissipating stage. The updraft is a process within the developing stage, not a distinct stage itself.

• "Tornadoes result from all thunderstorms" is false as only some thunderstorms produce tornadoes.
• "Most tornadoes form during the afternoon" is true because the heating of the day (afternoon) provides the energy for thunderstorms that can spawn tornadoes.
• "Most tornadoes have funnels shorter than 105 m" is false; funnel lengths vary, and many can be longer.
• "Most tornadoes have wind speeds less than 105 kph" is false; most tornadoes (EF1 and above) have higher wind speeds, and even EF0 can have winds up to 137 kph in some scales, but generally, the majority of significant tornadoes have higher speeds, and the statement's threshold is incorrect for "most".

Answer:

D. updraft stage

Question 10