Convective instability associated with severe thunderstorms and tornadoes can be brought on by
A) lifting a stable air layer whose surface is humid and whose top is dry.
B) forcing a layer of moist air to descend a mountain range.
C) heating the upper portion of an unsaturated layer of air.
D) all of the above

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Lifting a stable air layer with a humid surface and dry top can lead to convective instability, as the lifted air can become buoyant and lead to severe weather conditions like thunderstorms and tornadoes.

Convective Instability Associated with Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes Can Be