Air in a thunderstorm is being heated to temperatures higher than those of the surrounding air by the process of ________,and because of this,the air is ________.
A)condensation stable
B)expansion unstable
C)condensation unstable
D)compression unstable
E)expansion stable

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Thunderstorms are formed due to the process of convection. The air in the thunderstorm is heated by the process of condensation (when water vapor in the air condenses into droplets or ice crystals, releasing latent heat), which makes the air warmer than the surrounding air. This creates instability in the atmosphere, leading to the development of thunderstorms. Hence, the air in a thunderstorm is described as "condensation unstable".

Air in a Thunderstorm Is Being Heated to Temperatures Higher