BrainPOP: Thunderstorms

What causes storm clouds to develop?

• Dry air rising & cooling

• Humid air rising & cooling

• Dry air descending & warming

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Lightning is to thunder as lunch is to

• Dinner

• Breakfast

• Soda

How is sheet lightning different from lightning strikes?

• Sheet lightning occurs entirely within clouds; lightning strikes travel between clouds and the ground

• Sheet lightning travels between the clouds and the ground; lightning strikes occur entirely within clouds

• Sheet lightning is accompanied by thunder; lightning strikes are not

Thunder is the sound of

• Heated air expanding rapidly

• Water molecules colliding inside clouds

• Electricity traveling through the air

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

If you heard thunder six seconds after you saw a lightning strike, what could you conclude about where the lightning struck?

• It struck 1 mile away

• It struck 6 miles away

• It struck 100 miles away

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What might cause a thunderstorm to start releasing rain?

• A rise in air pressure

• A rise in temperature

• A drop in temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In the phrase, "The return stroke illuminated the night," what is the best synonym for "illuminated?"

• Light up

• Soaked

• Roared through

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NGSS.1-PS4-2

Which is the safest place to be during a thunderstorm?

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What is the best reason to stay away from metal objects during a thunderstorm?

• Metal can be destroyed by thunder

• Metal is a good conductor of electricity

• Metal rusts when it rains

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following is an opinion about thunderstorms?

• Many people are frightened by them.

• They're easier to deal with than earthquakes.

• Seeking shelter can protect you from danger during storms.