Which of the following best describes where the energy in a thunderstorm comes from?
A)increase in relative humidity that occurs when an updraft is initiated
B)warm air that is associated with the initial atmospheric instability
C)changes in temperature and relative humidity that take place in an updraft
D)winds associated with the storm formation

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Changes in temperature and relative humidity that take place in an updraft release the latent heat of condensation, which provides the energy for the thunderstorm.

Which of the Following Best Describes Where the Energy in a Thunderstorm