Which of the following is true?

A) Lightning results from the buildup of electrical energy within clouds or between the cloud and the ground.
B) Thunder is caused by rapid contraction of the air.
C) The majority of lightning strikes occur over the oceans because of high rates of evaporation and friction.
D) Lightning is relatively uncommon on the Earth.
E) Thunder is caused by rapid cooling of the air.


A

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