What is the correct order of the three stages of a thunderstorm?
ADeveloping, mature, dissipating
BMature, developing, dissipating
CDissipating, mature, developing
DDeveloping, dissipating, mature
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Developing, mature, dissipating
A storm builds first, reaches full strength in the mature stage, then fades as the downdraft takes over.
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