During the thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the

  1. meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky
  2. lightning that separates the nimbus clouds
  3. violent upward movement of air and water particles

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2013 Prelims]

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 3

(d) None of the above produces the thunder


Answer: (d)

Explanation:

  • Thunderstorms are caused by the rapid upward movement of warm and moist air, which leads to the formation of cumulonimbus clouds that can reach over 20 km in height.
  • Thunderstorms are commonly associated with cumulonimbus clouds that usually form on warm and sunny days, but they can also occur on cold fronts.
  • During thunderstorms, lightning generates an enormous amount of electricity, ranging from 100 million to 1 billion volts, and heats the air to around 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • This extreme heating causes the air to rapidly expand, creating shock waves that produce the sound of thunder.

Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.

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