Why Is Very Humid Air near the Surface a Necessary

question 52

Multiple Choice

Why is very humid air near the surface a necessary ingredient for severe thunderstorms?

• A)High humidity strengthens the cold front.
• B)High humidity makes the air more dense.
• C)High humidity makes the rising air cool more rapidly.
• D)Lapse rates are larger in humid air.
• E)More latent heat is then available as energy for the storm.

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