The total discharge of lightning is made up of several rapid strokes and is known as the:
A) leader.
B) flash.
C) bolt.
D) strike.

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The total discharge of lightning is referred to as a "flash." While a lightning strike may be used interchangeably with flash, it technically only refers to a singular continuous discharge within a flash. The leader is the initial channel of ionized air created by the connected lightning bolt and the ground, and the bolt refers to the entire lightning discharge channel.

The Total Discharge of Lightning Is Made Up of Several