An air mass thunderstorm is most intense during the ________ stage.
A)multicell
B)cumulus
C)dissipating
D)mature

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The mature stage is when the thunderstorm is most intense, with strong updrafts and downdrafts, heavy precipitation, lightning, and possibly hail. During this stage, the storm is well-developed and can last for several hours. The other stages (cumulus, multicell, and dissipating) are not as intense as the mature stage.

An Air Mass Thunderstorm Is Most Intense During the ________