Which of the following is typically not associated with the life cycle of a thunderstorm?
A)development of a cumulus cloud growing to a cumulonimbus
B)the development of stratus clouds and initiation of light rain
C)the development of strong downdrafts with heavy rain
D)strong vertical airflow with vertical motions as high as 100 km/hr

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The development of stratus clouds and initiation of light rain are typically associated with the life cycle of a stratiform system (a continuous and widespread area of precipitation), rather than a thunderstorm, which is characterized by the development of cumulus clouds growing to a cumulonimbus, strong downdrafts with heavy rain, and strong vertical airflow with vertical motions as high as 100 km/hr.

Which of the Following Is Typically Not Associated with the Life