Question 758Navigation General

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Cumulonimbus clouds can produce _______________.

A gusty winds, thunder, rain or hail, and lightning
B a rapid drop in barometric pressure followed by darkness
C clear skies with the approach of a cold front
D dense fog and high humidity
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) gusty winds, thunder, rain or hail, and lightning. Cumulonimbus clouds are large, vertically developed clouds that can reach high altitudes and are associated with thunderstorm activity. These clouds can produce a range of hazardous weather conditions, including gusty winds, heavy rain or hail, thunder, and lightning. This is due to the intense vertical air currents and rapid condensation and precipitation processes within cumulonimbus clouds. The other options are incorrect because: B) is associated with the approach of a warm front, not cumulonimbus clouds; C) describes the weather patterns associated with a cold front, not cumulonimbus clouds; and D) describes the conditions associated with fog, not cumulonimbus clouds.

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