Thunderstorm Quiz

What are the conditions required for a thunderstorm to form?

• Cold, dry air and stable atmosphere

• Warm, moist air, instability, and a trigger from moisture

• High atmospheric pressure and dry conditions

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is a downburst?

• A strong, upward-moving wind that lifts moisture

• A localized storm with heavy rain and lightning

• A strong, downward-moving wind that causes localized damage

During which stage of a thunderstorm is there typically little or no precipitation?

• Cumulus stage

• Developing stage

• Mature stage

What characterizes the mature stage of a thunderstorm?

• The storm is weakening and precipitation lightens

• Clouds continue to form with little precipitation

• The storm is at its peak intensity with heavy precipitation

What type of thunderstorm is known to last 30 to 60 minutes and forms in warm, moist air?

• Multicell thunderstorm

• Single-cell thunderstorm

• Multicell line thunderstorm

What is a multicell line thunderstorm, also known as?

• Airmass thunderstorm

• Squall line thunderstorm

• Single-cell thunderstorm

What is a supercell thunderstorm?

• A thunderstorm with minimal wind shear and no rotation.

• A rare and dangerous type of severe thunderstorm with a rotating updraft.

• A thunderstorm that only produces heavy rain.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the main factor that determines the severity of a thunderstorm?

• The amount of rainfall.

• The temperature of the air masses.

• Wind shear.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is a downdraft?

• A sudden increase in wind speed at high altitudes.

• A horizontal movement of air at the surface causing changes in wind speed and direction.

• A strong, sudden, and powerful burst of wind that spreads out rapidly along the ground.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is a roll cloud associated with?

• A microburst.

• A gust front.

• Hail formation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5