During which of the following stages is an ordinary thunderstorm most intense?
A)dissipating stage
B)multicell stage
C)mature stage
D)cumulus stage

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The ordinary thunderstorm goes through three stages: cumulus stage, mature stage, and dissipating stage. During the mature stage, the storm is most intense, with strong updrafts and downdrafts, heavy rainfall, lightning, and sometimes hail. Therefore, the best choice is C, the mature stage.

During Which of the Following Stages Is an Ordinary Thunderstorm