The first stage of a single-cell thunderstorm is the _____ stage in which _____.
A)occluded;a cold front overruns the slower moving warm front
B)mature;downdrafts cause heavy precipitation and strong,gusty winds
C)dissipating;downdrafts pull cooler air into the cloud
D)open;warm air moves northward along an advancing front,while cold air advances southward
E)cumulus;unstable conditions prevail leading to cumulus cloud formation

Question

The first stage of a single-cell thunderstorm is the _____ stage in which  _____.
A)occluded;a cold front overruns the slower moving warm front
B)mature;downdrafts cause heavy precipitation and strong,gusty winds
C)dissipating;downdrafts pull cooler air into the cloud
D)open;warm air moves northward along an advancing front,while cold air advances southward
E)cumulus;unstable conditions prevail leading to cumulus cloud formation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The first stage of a single-cell thunderstorm is the cumulus stage in which unstable conditions prevail leading to cumulus cloud formation. This is the initial stage of development where warm moist air rises and cools, leading to the formation of cumulus clouds.

The First Stage of a Single-Cell Thunderstorm Is the _____