In a thundercloud the downdrafts are ________ and the updrafts are ________.

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In a thundercloud, the downdrafts are cold and the updrafts are warm. The updrafts are responsible for lifting the moist air to high altitudes where it cools, condenses, and forms clouds. As the cloud grows larger and the water droplets or ice crystals get heavier, gravity pulls them down, creating downdrafts that bring cool, dry air back down to the surface. These downdrafts can lead to strong, gusty winds and even hail or tornadoes.

In a Thundercloud the Downdrafts Are ________ and the Updrafts