Which of the following factors distinguishes severe thunderstorms from ordinary thunderstorms?

A. Severe thunderstorms contain hail.
B. Severe thunderstorms have a strong updraft and downdraft.
C. Severe thunderstorms have a tilted updraft in the mature stage.
D. Severe thunderstorms have an anvil-shaped cloud.


Answer: C

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