Thunderstorms

Which is NOT a condition that must be present to create a thunderstorm?

• Air must be full of moisture
• Warm air must rise quickly and continue to rise
• Lightning has to set something on fire
• The air in the cloud must stay warmer than the air around it

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Thunderstorm clouds are called - 

• Cirrus
• Stratus
• Cumulus
• Cumulonimbus

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When lightening heats the air around it, and the air expands quickly, what does this cause?

• Thunder
• Wind
• Precipitation
• Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What happens during the cumulus stage of a thunderstorm?

• The storm begins to break up
• The storm creates lightning thunder and heavy rain
• The cool air rises and stratus clouds build
• The warm air rises and cumulus clouds build

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What happens during the mature stage of a thunderstorm?

• The storm begins to break up
• The storm creates lightning thunder and heavy rain
• The cool air rises and stratus clouds build
• The warm air rises and cumulus clouds build

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What happens during the dissipating stage of a thunderstorm?

• The storm begins to break up
• The storm creates lightning thunder and heavy rain
• The cool air rises and stratus clouds build
• The warm air rises and cumulus clouds build

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How many thunderstorms happen total everyday?

• 200

• 2300

• 1800

• 384

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Are thunderstorms dangerous?

• No

• Yes

• Depends

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is hail?

• Golfballs falling from the sky

• Ice Clumps falling from the sky

• Ice semi circles falling from the sky

• Phones falling from the sky

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Thunderstorms block out the sun

• Sometimes

• No!

• Yes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5