Thunderstorms occur where warm, moist air has absorbed enough heat and moisture to be significantly ________ than the surrounding air.

A. denser
B. less dense
C. less electrically charged
D. less energetic
E. more electrically charged


Answer: B

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

You might also like to view...

The mT air masses pictured here originate



A) over water, are stable, and bring cold air during the summer.
B) over water, are unstable, and bring warm air during the winter.
C) over land, are stable, and bring cold air during the summer.
D) over land, are unstable, and bring warm air during the winter.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

What region produces more oil than it consumes? (In other words, which region is a net exporter of oil?)

A) Asia B) Europe C) North America D) Russia and the former Soviet Republics E) none of the above

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

What is the name for the pattern of streams found around your school? Justify your answer

What will be an ideal response?

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

How would you characterize the size of the sediments that slowly moving water can carry?

A) large B) small C) large and small D) Slowly moving water cannot carry sediments.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences