As air rushes upward and spins around a low-pressure core of the vortex, the air expands, cools, and, if sufficiently moist, condenses into a ____.
A)suction vortex
B)mesocyclone
C)vortex tube
D)tornado vortex
E)funnel cloud

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When air rushes upward and spins around a low-pressure core, it expands and cools. If the air is sufficiently moist, this cooling can lead to condensation, forming a visible funnel cloud, which is a precursor to a tornado if it reaches the ground.

As Air Rushes Upward and Spins Around a Low-Pressure Core