Which of the following statements describes what tends to happen when thunderstorms move to the right of the winds aloft?
A)Thunderstorms form over water due to the reduced friction there.
B)Thunderstorms form along warm fronts.
C)Thunderstorms form near mountains where upper-level winds develop into waves.
D)Thunderstorms cut off the supply of humid air to thunderstorms that are north of them.

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When thunderstorms move to the right of the winds aloft, they are located on the downwind side of the flow, which creates a sinking motion. This sinking motion cuts off the supply of humid air to the thunderstorms that are located to the north, leading to their dissipation. Therefore, choice D is the best statement that describes what tends to happen.

Which of the Following Statements Describes What Tends to Happen