Thunderstorm

What causes storm clouds to develop?

• Dry air rising and cooling

• Humid air rising and cooling

• Dry air descending and warming

• Humid air descending and warming

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Lightning is to thunder as lunch is to:

• Appetizer

• Breakfast

• Soda

• Dinner

How is sheet lightning different from lightning strikes?

• Sheet lightning occurs entirely within clouds; lightning strikes travel between clouds and the ground

• Sheet lightning is accompanied by thunder; lightning strikes are not

• Lightning strikes are accompanied by thunder; sheet lightning is not

• Sheet lightning travels between the clouds and the ground; lightning strikes occur entirely within clouds

Thunder is the sound of:

• Lightning hitting the ground

• Water molecules colliding inside clouds

• Electricity traveling through the air

• Heated air expanding rapidly

If you heard thunder six seconds after you saw a lightning strike, what could you conclude about where the lightning struck?

• It struck 1 km away

• It struck 2 km away

• It struck 6 km away

• It struck 12 km away

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What might cause a thundercloud to start releasing rain?

• A rise in temperature

• A rise in air pressure

• A drop in temperature

• A drop in humidity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In the phrase, "The return stroke illuminated the night," what's the best synonym for "illuminated?"

• Lit up

• Destroyed

• Soaked

• Roared through

Which is the safest place to be during a thunderstorm?

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What's the best reason to stay away from metal objects during a thunderstorm?

• Metal can be destroyed by thunder

• Metal is a good conductor of electricity

• Metal rusts when it rains

• Metal heats up easily

Which of the following is an opinion about thunderstorms?

• Many people are frightened of them.

• They're easier to deal with than earthquakes.

• Seeking shelter can protect you from danger during storms.

• Lightning can heat the air by thousands of degrees.