Multiple Choice
Why is very humid air near the surface a necessary ingredient for severe thunderstorms?
A) High humidity strengthens the cold front.
B) High humidity makes the air more dense.
C) High humidity makes the rising air cool more rapidly.
D) Lapse rates are larger in humid air.
E) More latent heat is then available as energy for the storm.
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