I WONDER - Does It Ever Rain In The Desert?

I WONDER - Does It Ever Rain In The Desert?

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Interactive Video

Geography, Science

KG - 6th Grade

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The video explains that it can rain in deserts, but due to high temperatures, the rain often evaporates before reaching the ground, a phenomenon known as phantom rain. This type of rain is common in hot, dry climates and is associated with virga clouds, which appear wispy and seem to melt towards the ground.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is surprising about the weather in deserts?

It only snows.

It rains despite being very dry.

It rains more than in tropical areas.

It never rains.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to phantom rain in hot climates?

It causes floods.

It evaporates before reaching the ground.

It becomes hail.

It turns into snow.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is phantom rain common in deserts?

Due to the presence of large water bodies.

Due to the frequent storms.

Because of the hot and dry climate.

Because of the high humidity.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of cloud is associated with phantom rain?

Nimbus cloud

Cumulus cloud

Stratus cloud

Virga cloud

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do virga clouds appear in the sky?

They are bright and rainbow-colored.

They appear as dark and stormy.

They look wispy and as if melting towards the ground.

They look like fluffy cotton balls.