Weather Quiz 5

What happens when a cumulonimbus cloud becomes electrically charged?

• It rains

• It snows

• A lightning storm occurs

• It becomes sunny.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Fill in the blank: During the lightning formation process, step-leaders ionize the air forming a narrow ________ path.

• conductive

• resistive

• insulative

• obstructive

Fill in the blank: Lightning follows the path of least ________.

• A) resistance

• B) distance

• C) energy

• D) light

What completes the return stroke in the lightning process?

• Positive charge

• Negative charge

• Dart leader

• Step-leader

Fill in the blank: The dart leader ________ the conductive path during the lightning process.

• A) re-ionizes

• B) blocks

• C) disrupts

• D) shortens

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

How many feet are there in one mile?

• 5,280

• 5,000

• 6,000

• 4,500

The distance from you to lightning can be calculated by dividing the number of seconds between seeing the flash and hearing the thunder by what number?

• 5

• 3

• 2

• 1

What is a characteristic of streak or bolt lightning?

• Single or branched lines of light

• Circular patterns

• Zigzag patterns

• No visible pattern

During a lightning storm, you should stay away from anything that conducts electricity, such as a ______.

• book

• stove

• pillow

• carpet

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

What time do typical tornadoes occur?

• 1-3 pm

• 3-7 pm

• 7-9 pm

• 9-11 pm