Thunderstorm Questions

What is a thunderstorm?

• A storm with lots of rain

• A type of cloud

• A storm with thunder and lightning

• A storm with strong winds

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What is the most common type of thunderstorm?

• Single-cell (Air Mass) thunderstorm

• Multi-cell cluster thunderstorm

• Supercell thunderstorm

• Squall line thunderstorm

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Why do these storms happen in the late afternoon

• The day is starting to cool off

• The air is at its hottest near the surface

• The water has had a chance to evaporate

• The coriolis effect

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Why do they form in mT air masses?

• Because mT air masses are warm and moist

• Because mT air masses are cold and dry

• Because mT air masses are stable

• Because mT air masses are high pressure

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What is a cumulus cloud?

• A type of precipitation

• A type of cloud characterized by a fluffy, white appearance

• A type of storm

• A type of wind pattern

What is the air doing beneath the cloud?

• Rising

• Sinking

• Staying still

• Moving horizontally

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Why is the air rising?

• Because of high pressure

• Due to mountains or oceans

• Because of temperature differences

• Due to humidity increase

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Why does the water condense?

• Because the temperature increases.

• The rising air reaches saturation

• Because the pressure increases.

• The rising air is above the dew point

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What effects does condensation have on the cloud?

• Condensation causes clouds to dissipate.

• Condensation releases energy and leads to the formation of clouds.

• Condensation has no effect on clouds.

• Condensation causes clouds to change color.

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What is an updraft?

• A downward air current

• A horizontal air current

• An upward air current

• A stationary air current

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