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← Earth & Natural SystemsWhat causes thunderstorm intensification due to increased CAPE?
A)Reduced cloud condensation nuclei
B)Strengthened updraft and downdraft✓
C)Increased radiative cooling at surface
D)Suppressed convective inhibition layers
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Increased CAPE (Convective Available Potential Energy) fuels stronger thunderstorm development because it enhances buoyancy, thus strengthening both the updraft and compensating downdraft circulation within the storm. Therefore, the storm intensifies, rather than weakening due to radiative cooling changes or reduced nuclei.
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