What are the basic ingredient(s) for the formation of a thunderstorm?

moisture

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variation in air temperature

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lift

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Solution

The correct options are
A
moisture

B
variation in air temperature

C
lift

The basic ingredients for a thunderstorm are moisture, unstable air and lift. We need moisture to form clouds and rain. We need unstable air which is relatively warm and can rise rapidly. Finally, we need a lift. This comes from fronts, sea breezes or mountains.

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