Derechos are
A)straight-line winds associated with thunderstorms.
B)associated with gravity drainage.
C)most common in the pacific northwest of the United States.
D)named after the latin word for ʺhookedʺ or ʺcurved.ʺ

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Derechos are widespread, long-lived wind storms associated with bands of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms. They are characterized by straight-line winds, not curved or hooked winds.

Derechos Are