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Thunderstorms — Quiz

Question 2 • Earth and Space Science

At which altitude did the atmosphere show the strongest evidence of condensation and energy transfer that helped the storm grow?

Answer
A
2 point 5 kilometers - higher humidity with stronger upward motion and the cloud base beginning to form
B
0 point 1 km - warm, humid air near the surface with weak upward motion and no cloud formation
C
6 point 0 kilometers - cooling air with weaker upward motion and ice crystals starting to appear
D
4 point 0 kilometers - very moist air with the strongest upward motion and visible droplets forming in the clouds

Explanation

Condensation is most clearly indicated by visible water droplets forming in clouds, and the strongest upward motion helps carry moist air upward as the storm grows. Choice D places both clues at 4.0 kilometers: very moist air, the strongest upward motion, and visible droplets forming. The other choices describe weaker upward motion or cloud formation that is only beginning.

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