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Lightning can occur during thunderstorms, sandstorms, or volcanic eruptions. A typical lightning bolt carries a current of tens of thousands of amps in a fraction of a second, heating the air it passes through to 20000 °C. This rapid heating creates a shockwave, which we perceive as thunder.

Describe the process that occurs when a lightning bolt passes through the air.

What natural events can lead to the occurrence of lightning?

• Thunderstorms

• Sandstorms

• Volcanic eruptions

• All of the above

How much current can a typical lightning bolt carry?

• Hundreds of amps

• Thousands of amps

• Tens of thousands of amps

• Millions of amps

What temperature can lightning heat the air to?

• 1000 °C

• 5000 °C

• 20000 °C

• 30000 °C

What phenomenon is created as a result of the shockwave from lightning?

• Rain

• Wind

• Thunder

• Lightning