Lightning Hot Spot Flashcard

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Where is the place that gets struck by lightning more than any other spot on Earth?

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Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela

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How many times can lightning flash per minute during some storms at Lake Maracaibo?

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28 times

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What nickname is given to Lake Maracaibo due to its frequent lightning?

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The Lighthouse of Maracaibo

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What geographic feature contributes to the frequent storms at Lake Maracaibo?

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Its position in a valley near the Andes Mountains

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What role does the warm water of Lake Maracaibo play in storm formation?

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It absorbs sunlight and retains heat

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What is the main reason scientists are interested in studying lightning?

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To understand what triggers lightning to flash

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How does climate change potentially affect lightning storms?

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It could increase the number of thunderstorms

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What tool did scientists use to gather data about lightning strikes? Options: Drones, NASA’s Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission satellite, Ground-based sensors, Weather balloons

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NASA’s Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission satellite

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What happens to the air above Lake Maracaibo at night?

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It becomes cooler than the lake

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What color can lightning appear when viewed through dust and particles?

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A range of colors