In a thunderstorm, the falling rain creates

A) an updraft that generates a storm cell within the cloud.
B) a downdraft, chilling the air and making it denser than the surrounding air.
C) a downdraft, chilling the air and making it less dense than the surrounding air.
D) an updraft, chilling the air and making it denser than the surrounding air.


Answer: B

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