Lightning is formed in unstable atmospheric zones where there is typically a lot of and __.

Heat, moisture

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Heat, vapour

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Heat, gas

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Heat, lava

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The correct option is A Heat, moisture
Lightening is an extremely high voltage, high current, transient electrical discharge. It is most commonly caused by charge separation in cumulonimbus clouds, or "thunderheads". These type of clouds typically are very dynamic with strong ascending and descending air currents. They are formed in unstable atmospheric zones where there is typically lot of heat and moisture.

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