Which of the following is likely to strengthen a supercell thunderstorm?
A. tightening of updraft rotation in the mesocyclone
B. evaporational cooling associated with downdrafts cooling updrafts
C. dry line with air masses of similar moisture content
D. extensive blasts of thunder causing increased latent heat release
Answer: A
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