Which of the following processes is the main way that the downdraft in an ordinary thunderstorm is created?
A)evaporating raindrops that make the air cold and heavy
B)release of latent heat as water in the cloud freezes
C)electrical attraction between the cloud and ground
D)melting of snow in the anvil

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When rain falls from a cloud, it can evaporate before reaching the ground. This evaporation process cools the surrounding air, making it denser and heavier. The heavier air begins to sink towards the ground, creating a downdraft. As the downdraft reaches the ground, it spreads out in all directions, creating the gusty winds and turbulence associated with a thunderstorm.

Which of the Following Processes Is the Main Way That