weather theoryFAA-published question bank (Private Pilot, 2008)
During the life cycle of a thunderstorm, which stage is characterized predominately by downdrafts?
A
Cumulus.
B
Dissipating.✓ Correct Answer
C
Mature.
Explanation
In the dissipating stage, downdrafts predominate throughout the cell and the storm rains itself out (PHAK Chapter 12). The cumulus stage is dominated by updrafts, and the mature stage has both strong updrafts and downdrafts.
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