Question

which one of the following is not involved in the production of thunder? (in other words, which one does not cause or create thunder?) the air is heated to very high temperatures. lightning strikes. sound is produced as the electrical buildup is discharged. sound is produced as hot air collides with cool air.

Explanation:

Thunder is caused by lightning. When lightning strikes, it heats the air to very high temperatures. The rapid heating and expansion of air due to the electrical discharge of lightning creates sound waves, which we hear as thunder. It is not caused by the collision of hot and cool air in the context of thunder - production.

Answer:

Sound is produced as hot air collides with cool air.