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Thunderstorm Questions

Authored by Patrick Merrick

Physics

9th Grade

NGSS covered

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Thunderstorm Questions
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a thunderstorm?

A storm with lots of rain

A type of cloud

A storm with thunder and lightning

A storm with strong winds

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the most common type of thunderstorm?

Single-cell (Air Mass) thunderstorm

Multi-cell cluster thunderstorm

Supercell thunderstorm

Squall line thunderstorm

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do these storms happen in the late afternoon

The day is starting to cool off

The air is at its hottest near the surface

The water has had a chance to evaporate

The coriolis effect

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why do they form in mT air masses?

Because mT air masses are warm and moist

Because mT air masses are cold and dry

Because mT air masses are stable

Because mT air masses are high pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a cumulus cloud?

A type of precipitation

A type of cloud characterized by a fluffy, white appearance

A type of storm

A type of wind pattern

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the air doing beneath the cloud?

Rising

Sinking

Staying still

Moving horizontally

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why is the air rising?

Because of high pressure

Due to mountains or oceans

Because of temperature differences

Due to humidity increase

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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