Which of the following describes the signal detected by a Doppler radar?
A)a sound wave produced by wind shear
B)a sound wave produced by thunder
C)a radio wave reflected by precipitation
D)a radio wave emitted by lightning

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Doppler radar detects radio waves that are reflected by precipitation, which allows for the measurement of precipitation intensity and movement. The other choices describe sound waves, which are not typically detected by Doppler radar.

Which of the Following Describes the Signal Detected by a Doppler