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What are the three stages of a thunderstorm, in order?
- A.Mature, cumulus, and dissipating
- B.Cumulus, mature, and dissipating
- C.Dissipating, cumulus, and mature
Correct answer
B. Cumulus, mature, and dissipating
Why
Every thunderstorm cell evolves through building cumulus, a mature stage with both updrafts and downdrafts, and a dissipating stage dominated by downdrafts. Recognizing the stage helps a pilot judge how the hazard is changing.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 3 · ACS knowledge area: Aviation Weather Sources and Effects · From the Aviation Weather practice bank (WEA-049).