Which of the following describes how the funnel cloud characteristic of a tornado is principally formed?
A)Clouds are funnelled by downward air currents coming out of a cumulonimbus cloud.
B)Dust and dirt is picked up from the atmosphere.
C)Water vapour in the air is condensed and drawn into the low-pressure core of the tornado.
D)Water is drawn up from the sea surface into the cloud.

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The funnel cloud characteristic of a tornado is formed by water vapour in the air being condensed and drawn into the low-pressure core of the tornado. This creates a visible funnel-shaped cloud that extends from the base of the storm to the ground.

Which of the Following Describes How the Funnel Cloud Characteristic