Understanding Hail Formation and Impact

What is essential for hail to form?

• Light rain

• Lightning

• Cumulonimbus clouds

• Clear skies

How high can the clouds that produce large hail storms reach?

• Up to 20,000 feet

• Up to 50,000 feet

• Up to 40,000 feet

• Above 60,000 feet

What role does the updraft play in hail formation?

• It cools the hailstone

• It breaks the hailstone into smaller pieces

• It pushes the hailstone out of the cloud

• It carries water droplets high into the cloud

What can you observe when you cut a hailstone in half?

• Rings similar to tree rings

• Multiple colors

• A smooth surface

• A solid ice core

What indicates the number of cycles a hailstone went through in the cloud?

• The size of the hailstone

• The color of the hailstone

• The number of layers or rings

• The shape of the hailstone

What size is considered damaging when it comes to hail?

• Golf ball size

• Ping Pong ball size

• Quarter size

• Tennis ball size

What is the diameter of a baseball-sized hail?

• 2.5 inches

• 3 inches

• 2 inches

• 2.75 inches

How rare is softball or grapefruit size hail?

• Rare

• Uncommon

• Extremely rare

• Common

What kind of damage can tennis ball size hail cause?

• No significant damage

• Complete destruction of roofs

• Shattered windshields

• Minor dents on cars

How can viewers contribute to weather reporting according to the video?

• By sending emails

• By posting on social media

• By submitting photos through a weather app

• By calling the news station