Thunder is caused by ________.

A. the compression of free photons in the lightning bolt
B. high temperatures of lightning that flash heat the surrounding air, causing it to expand explosively
C. the compression of free electrons in the lightning bolt
D. the combustion of flammable atmospheric gases by the lightning bolt
E. the compression of free neutrons in the lightning bolt


Answer: B

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