On the Doppler radar screen, the rotating precipitation around a mesocyclone may appear as a(n)____.
A)straight line
B)suction vortex
C)hook echo
D)anvil
E)cloud

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A hook echo is a radar signature often associated with tornadoes and the rotating precipitation around a mesocyclone. It appears as a hook-shaped extension coming out from the radar echo, indicating the presence of a rotating updraft.

On the Doppler Radar Screen, the Rotating Precipitation Around a Mesocyclone