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What does a mesocyclone feed?

A small tropical cyclone
A supercell
A tornado
A thunderstorm

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Final answer:

A mesocyclone feeds a supercell, tornado, and thunderstorm by providing necessary rotation and updrafts.


Step-by-step explanation:

A mesocyclone feeds

  • a supercell
  • a tornado
  • a thunderstorm

A mesocyclone is a rotating updraft within a severe thunderstorm. It is typically found in the inflow region of a supercell thunderstorm, which is a long-lived, rotating thunderstorm with a well-defined mesocyclone. The mesocyclone feeds these severe weather phenomena by providing the necessary rotation and updrafts.


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