Supercell thunderstorms differ from ordinary cell (air mass) thunderstorms because

a. the updraft in a supercell thunderstorm is shorter-lasting and is stationary..
b. ordinary thunderstorms do not produce hail.
c. supercell thunderstorms produce precipitation.
d. the supercell thunderstorm is greater in size.
e. the updraft in a supercell thunderstorm is longer-lasting and rotates.


ANSWER: e

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