All thunderstorms require
A) hot,humid air.
B) divergence of the air aloft.
C) lifting along some barrier such as a mountain or front.
D) surface heating.
E) rising air.

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All thunderstorms require rising air to create the necessary instability and lift to form and sustain the storm. While the other choices may contribute to the development of a thunderstorm, they are not requirements. For example, thunderstorms can form over cold fronts or from air masses with little moisture.

All Thunderstorms Require