Thunder Is Caused By​

question 40

Multiple Choice

Thunder is caused by​

• A)the collision between two thunderstorms with opposite electrical charge.
• B)the rapid heating of air surrounding a lightning channel.
• C)​the explosion that occurs when + and - charge collide and neutralize each other.
• D)​turbulent wind motions inside the thunderstorm.
• E)​microbursts within the atmosphere.

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