Atmospheric electricity is generated due to

the accumulation of static charges

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the accumulation of moving charges

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the destruction of static charges

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The correct option is A the accumulation of static charges
The presence of electrical action is the atmosphere, due to the accumulation of enormous static charges generated by friction of air upon itself, can be accounted for the generation of atmospheric electricity i.e, lightening and thunderstorms.

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