Consider the following climatic and geographical phenomena:

1. Condensation
2. High temperature and humidity
3. Orography
4. Vertical wind

Thunder Cloud development is due to which of these phenomena?

1. 1 and 2
2. 2, 3 and 4
3. 1, 3 and 4
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

Option (d) is correct

• Thunderclouds (cumulonimbus clouds) develop under conditions of high temperature and humidity, which promote rapid uplift of warm moist air. Orographic uplift caused by mountains and strong vertical air currents also aid cloud formation. As the rising moist air cools, condensation occurs, leading to the development of thunderclouds accompanied by heavy rain, lightning, and thunder.

Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4