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    Why Is Strong Heating of the Ground by the Sun
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Why Is Strong Heating of the Ground by the Sun

Question 31

Question 31

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Why is strong heating of the ground by the Sun associated with thunderstorms?


A) reduces the relative humidity
B) reduces the dew point
C) increases the wind speed
D) increases the pressure gradient
E) leads to greater instability

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