Which of the following statements describes how a strong vertical wind shear relates to thunderstorms?
A. It intensifies the severity of thunderstorms.
B. It initiates the formation of severe thunderstorms.
C. It inhibits the formation of severe thunderstorms.
D. It reduces the severity of thunderstorms.
Answer: A
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