Which of the following is true?
A) Lightning results from the buildup of electrical-energy polarity within clouds.
B) Thunder is caused by rapid cooling of the air.
C) Thunder is caused by rapid contraction of the air.
D) Lightning is relatively uncommon on the Earth.

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Lightning results from the buildup of electrical-energy polarity within clouds. Thunder is the sound that results from the rapid heating and cooling of the air caused by the lightning discharge. Lightning is a fairly common occurrence on Earth, with approximately 100 lightning discharges occurring every second.

Which of the Following Is True