Part 3: Clouds Weather Fronts and Thunderstorms Quiz

What is the key ingredient required for thunderstorm formation?

• Dry Air

• Moist Air

• Stable Atmosphere

• Warm Air

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

At what height does the cumulus stage of a thunderstorm occur?

• 5-7 miles

• 10-12 miles

• 3-5 miles

• 15-20 miles

What type of front occurs when a faster moving cold front overtakes a warm front?

• Occluded Front

• Cold Front

• Warm Front

• Stationary Front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the temperature at the equilibrium level of a thunderstorm?

• 10 °C

• 32 °F

• 0 °C

• 20 °F

What type of front occurs when neither air mass is advancing?

• Cold Front

• Occluded Front

• Warm Front

• Stationary Front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of front occurs when a warm air mass replaces a colder one?

• Warm Front

• Cold Front

• Occluded Front

• Stationary Front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the primary cause of thunderstorm intensification?

• Moist Air

• Updrafts

• Downbursts

• Wind Shear

What type of front occurs when a cold air mass replaces a warmer one?

• Warm Front

• Cold Front

• Occluded Front

• Stationary Front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the primary cause of thunderstorm dissipation?

• Moist Air

• Updrafts

• Downbursts

• Wind Shear

At what height does the mature stage of a thunderstorm occur?

• 5-7 miles

• 10-12 miles

• 3-5 miles

• 15-20 miles