Thunder will not occur
A) without lightning.
B) in wintertime thunderstorms.
C) in thunderstorms over the ocean.
D) when a thunderstorm is producing precipitation.

Question

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Thunder is the sound produced by lightning, so thunder cannot occur without lightning.

Answer: B 
 Thunderstorms in wintertime are often associated with snowfall and have less vertical development and instability, which are necessary for thunder to occur.

Answer: C 
 Thunder can occur over the ocean, but it may not be heard as loudly since the sound waves can be absorbed by the water.

Answer: D 
 Thunder is often associated with precipitation, so it can occur when a thunderstorm is producing precipitation.

Thunder Will Not Occur