Which of the following is true?
A)lightning follows thunder.
B)thunder is caused by rapid heating and expansion of the air.
C)thunder is caused by rapid contraction of the air.
D)because lightning is only static electricity,it poses no threat to human safety.
E)lightning shifts are completely random and cannot be correlated with seasonal shifts of the Sun's declination.

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Thunder is caused by the rapid heating and expansion of the air that occurs along the channel of a lightning bolt. As the air quickly expands, it creates a shock wave that we hear as thunder.

Answer: D 
 This statement is false. Lightning can pose a serious threat to human safety, as it can cause injury or death through direct strikes, electrical surges, and fires.

Answer: E 
 This statement is false. While it is true that lightning strikes are unpredictable and can occur at any time, they do show a correlation with seasonal shifts in the Sun's declination. In the tropics, for example, lightning activity follows the Intertropical Convergence Zone, which shifts seasonally with changes in solar radiation.

Which of the Following Is True