What are the four ways we get air to begin rising in the atmosphere?
2. Why is rising air important for thunderstorm development?
3. What conditions provide the most instability in the atmosphere? Why?
An air mass that is ___ (warmer or colder) than the surrounding air, is considered unstable.
4. What are the three stages of thunderstorm development? Which stage would be considered the most dangerous?
5. What hazards are associated with severe thunderstorms?