Thunderstorms 101

How many thunderstorms occur worldwide at any given moment?

• About 3,000

• About 4,000

• About 1,000

• About 2,000

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of thunderstorm is known for producing tornadoes?

• Supercells

• Single-cell

• Squall line

• Multi-cell

What causes the water on Earth's surface to evaporate during the formation of thunderstorms?

• A squall line

• A supercell

• A downdraft

• An updraft

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the role of thunderstorms in the planet's electrical balance?

• They generate electricity for human use

• They increase the planet's overall temperature

• They prevent lightning strikes

• They regulate the electrical balance between the atmosphere and the planet

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NGSS.HS-PS3-5

What hazards or dangers can lightning strikes from thunderstorms cause?

• Power outages

• Fires

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2