Thunder & Lightning - Cornerstone 4

What is lightning?

• Lightning is the sound we hear when air explodes.

• Lightning is a flash of electricity between clouds or between clouds and the ground.

• Lightning is the wrath of the gods and is used to smite the wicked.

• Lighting is the energy which comes from the sun and is used by plants to make food.

Why does lightning strike more in the summer than in the winter?

• Lightning strikes more in the summer because there are more targets to hit.

• Lightning strikes more in the summer because hot air makes the clouds hotter and more explosive.

• Lightning strikes more in the summer there are more thunder storms in the summer time.

• Lightning strikes more in the summer because cold weather makes electricity weaker so it can't jump as far.

What is thunder?

• Thunder is the sound we hear after a lighting strike because the air around it explodes.

• Thunder is the sound we hear when clouds explode and drop rain rapidly.

• Thunder is a flash of electricity.

• Thunder is the sound of big, heavy clouds crashing into each other.

What is not an appropriate action to take when you are outdoors during a thunderstorm?

• Curl up into a ball and try to touch the ground as little as possible.

• Find shelter and make sure that it doesn't have a metal roof.

• Stand under a less tall tree if there are taller trees around.

• Stand under a tall tree in the middle of a field.

Which is a helpful tip if caught in a thunderstorm while indoors?

• Unplug all electrical appliances.

• Take a nice bath near a television and a toaster.

• Stand on the roof with your arms wide open.

• Check the weather forecast.

How do you know that this is an informational article?

• It teaches the reader about lightning storms.

• It explains the writer’s feelings about thunder.

• It has a letter from a boy to his grandmother.

• It tells about many interesting characters.

Lightning strikes more often in the summer than in the winter. Which word means the same thing as strikes does in the sentence?

• misses

• hits

• rises

• builds

What happens when hot air and water vapor meet cold air?

• The water vapor turns into water droplets or ice crystals.

• The hot air turns into thunder and lightning.

• The hot air becomes several times hotter.

• The water vapor explodes right after it starts to thunder.

Which sentence is true?

• Thunder moves faster than lightning.

• Most lightning storms happen in the winter.

• Lightning is a big flash of electricity.

• Sunny weather cools the air.

What should you do if there is a lightning storm when you are indoors?

• Check if storms are in the forecast.

• Turn off the TV and the computer.

• Hide in a closet or under your bed.

• Run to the nearest car with a hard roof.