When the Thunder Rolls

What causes thunder?

• The clouds clapping

• The expansion of air around a lightning bolt

• Raindrops falling to the ground

• Mother Nature bowling

Why do we see lightning before we hear thunder?

• Because thunder travels faster than lightning

• Because light travels more quickly than sound

• Because sound is blocked by clouds

• Because lightning is brighter than thunder is loud

What happens when positive and negative electrons 'reach' for each other?

• They create a rainbow

• They cause rain

• They form a bolt of lightning

• They disappear

How much hotter can the air around a lightning bolt get compared to the surface of the sun?

• Ten times hotter

• Five to six times hotter

• Three times as hot

• Twice as hot

What is the role of ice particles in clouds for creating lightning?

• They attract more clouds

• Their collision helps separate positive and negative electrons

• They reflect light to create lightning

• They cool down the air