Question

place the steps in the correct order to describe how a tornado forms. heavy rain falls accompanied by thunder and lightning. sun heats the ground and the air above it. if the rotation is strong enough, a funnel forms and drops to the ground. as moist air moves upward, wind from all sides hits the air, causing it to rotate. warm, moist air rises up to meet cold, dry air in the sky.

Explanation:

The process starts with the sun heating the ground and air. Then warm, moist air rises to meet cold, dry air. As moist air moves upward, wind causes it to rotate. If rotation is strong enough, a funnel forms and drops to the ground. Heavy rain with thunder and lightning often accompany a tornado.

Answer:

1. Sun heats the ground and the air above it.
2. Warm, moist air rises up to meet cold, dry air in the sky.
3. As moist air moves upward, wind from all sides hits the air, causing it to rotate.
4. If the rotation is strong enough, a funnel forms and drops to the ground.
5. Heavy rain falls accompanied by thunder and lightning.