Thuderstorms 101 Nat Geo

What is a type of thunderstorm? (check all that apply)

• single-cell

• multi-cell

• squall line

• supercell

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What is the most intense type of storm capable of producing tornadoes?

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• single-cell

• multi-cell

• squall line

• supercell

What is true about thunderstorm formation?

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• • Warm air rises (updraft), clouds are formed, cool air pushes moisture down (down draft) and rain falls.

  
  

• • Cold air rises (updraft), clouds are formed, warm air pushes moisture down (down draft) and rain falls.

  
  

• • Warm air rises (updraft), clouds are formed, warm air pushes moisture down (down draft) and rain falls.

  
  

• • Cool air rises (updraft), clouds are formed, cool air pushes moisture down (down draft) and rain falls.

  
  

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What do thunderstorms do besides helping life from the rainfall?

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• • cause blizzards

  
  

• • balance the planet's energy and electricity

  
  

• • cause earthquakes

  
  

• • balance the planet's atmospheric layers

  
  

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What happens when there is a transfer of electricity (specifically electrons)?

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• • lightning and tornadoes

  
  

• • lightning and hurricanes

  
  

• • lightning and thunder

  
  

• • thunder and blizzards

  
  

What can thunderstorms cause? (check all that apply)

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• • fires from lightning

  
  

• • dry conditions

  
  

• • excessive rainfall and flash flooding

  
  

• high speed winds when tornadoes are produced

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