1. Warm, humid air is at the ground, while cooler air is above.
Thunderstorms
Starter statement:
Warm, humid air is at the ground, while cooler air is above.
The beginning
Warm air rises
A cumulous cloud forms
Energy is released when water vaporizes
Air motion increases
Vapor forms crystals at the top where it’s cold
The middle
Large crystals fall
Cloud is pulled down
Strong downward draft
Heavy rain or hail
Strong downward draft (from falling crystals) spreads
The end
Warm upward draft is blocked
Storm ends

2. Homework-now do another for…
Lightning
Hurricanes
Tornadoes