Understanding Hailstorms and Their Impact

The video explores the frequent hailstorms in Kericho County, Kenya, and their impact on the local tea industry. It explains the process of hail formation and discusses past and potential future methods for hail suppression, including the use of rockets and silver iodide. The video also highlights the challenges posed by climate change, which may be exacerbating the hail problem, and suggests possible solutions such as developing hardier tea plants or constructing protective greenhouses.

What is the primary agricultural product affected by hailstorms in Kericho County?

• Coffee

• Tea

• Wheat

• Maize

Which geographical feature contributes to Kericho's frequent hailstorms?

• Desert climate

• High altitude

• Proximity to the ocean

• Dense forests

What is necessary for the formation of hailstones in clouds?

• High humidity

• Low pressure

• Ice nucleators

• Strong winds

What was one of the methods tested in the 1960s and 70s to suppress hail in Kericho?

• Using lasers

• Deploying drones

• Building barriers

• Firing rockets

What chemical was used in attempts to reduce hailstone size in Kericho?

• Silver iodide

• Calcium chloride

• Potassium nitrate

• Sodium bicarbonate

What is a potential reason for the worsening hail problem in Kericho?

• Urbanization

• Increased pollution

• Climate change

• Deforestation

Which country has a program using planes to seed clouds with silver iodide since 1996?

• Australia

• India

• United States

• Canada

What is a possible future solution for managing hail in Kericho?

• Growing hardier tea species

• Building taller buildings

• Increasing tea exports

• Using more pesticides

What is the main challenge with using silver iodide for hail suppression?

• Environmental impact

• High cost

• Complex technology

• Unproven effectiveness

What is the main reason for the interest in understanding hail formation?

• Energy production

• Transportation

• Agriculture

• Tourism