GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

NATURAL HAZARDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When are thunderstorms more likely to occur?
A
In the afternoon or evening during Spring and Summer.
B
In the morning during Fall and Winter.
C
In the morning during Spring and Summer.
D
In the afternoon or evening during Fall and Winter
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -You too can use google to find this answer! “ Most thunderstorms occur later in the day because in the evening, the ground is at its hottest, following an entire day of sun heating, which causes warm air to rise and meet the relatively cooler air up in the atmosphere, leading to instability.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the summer, thunderstorms typically develop in the afternoon when the sun heats air near the ground. If the atmosphere is unstable, bubbles of warm air will rise and produce clouds, precipitation, and eventually lightning.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thunderstorms are most likely to happen in the spring and summer months and during the afternoon and evening hours but can occur year-round and at all hours. southeastern and western states, most thunderstorms occur during the afternoon. afternoon and at night in the Plains states.

Detailed explanation-4: -A thunderstorm is formed when a combination of moisture and warm air rise in the atmosphere and condense. While over land, thunderstorms are most likely to occur at the warmest, most humid part of the day, which is usually the afternoon or evening.

Detailed explanation-5: -The most frequent occurrence is in the southeastern states, with Florida having the highest number ‘thunder’ days (80 to 105+ days per year).

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