Brainpop Thunderstorms

What causes storm clouds to develop?

• dry air rising and cooling

• humid air rising and cooling

• dry air descending and warming

• humid air descending and warming

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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.

• Lightning strikes are accompanied by thunder; sheet lightning is not.

Thunder is the sound of:

• Lightning hitting the ground.

• Water molecules colliding inside cloude.

• Electricity traveling through the air.

• Heated air expanding rapidly.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• It struck 1 km away

• It struck 2 km away

• It struck 6 km away

• It struck 12 km away

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What might cause a thundercloud to start releasing rain?

• A rise in air pressure

• A rise in temperature

• A drop in temperature

• A drop in humidity

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• Lit up

• Soaked

• Roared through

• Destroyed

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which is the safest place to be during a thunderstorm?

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What's 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

• Metal heats up easily

Which of the following is an opinion about thunderstorms?

• About 16 million thunderstorms occur on Earth every year.

• I believe thunderstorms are easier to deal with than earthquakes.

• Seeking shelter can protect you from danger during storms.

• Lightning can heat the air by thousands of degrees.

Heat lightning, which you can see sometimes during the summer, is lightning that strikes too far away for you to hear the thunder.

• TRUE

• FALSE