Thunderstorm Quiz

What is a storm?

• A natural disasters that occurs only in the sky.

• A type of weather.

• A natural disaster caused by changes in the Earth's air/ atmosphere.

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What is another word for Earth's air?

• Weather

• Atmoshphere

• Land

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What is precipitation?

• Water that falls to the ground.

• Clouds in the sky.

• The air around us.

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What are some examples of precipitation?

• Thunderstorm, blizzard, hurricane, and wind storm.

• Rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

• Soil, leaves, stem, and roots.

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What is a thunderstorm?

• A storm with only thunder.

• A storm with high winds and lots of snow.

• A storm with lightning and thunder.

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What does cumulonimbus mean?

• Storm cloud

• Wind

• Snow

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When are thunderstorms more likely to happen?

• Winter and Spring

• Fall and Winter

• Spring and Summer

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Where should you go during a thunderstorm?

• Outside

• Inside

Lightning strikes- you count 10 seconds between the thunder and lightning. How many miles away is the storm? (Hint 10 seconds / 5).

• 2 miles away

• 10 miles away

• 50 miles away

What does the term "severe thunderstorm watch" mean?

• A severe thunderstorm is likely to develop in your area.

• A severe thunderstorm is taking place in your area.

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