Thunderstorms

How many stages does a thunderstorm go through?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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In whih stage of a thunderstorm does it eventually disintegrate?

• Cumulus

• Mature

• Dissipation

Which type of thi\understorm form in assosiation with passages of weather fronts , cold fronts, warm fronts and stationary fronts?

• Sea Breeze

• Frontal

• Mountain

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Which type of thunderstorm are fromed from the interaction of the land and sea?

• Sea Breeze

• Frontal

• Mountain

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What is a thunderstorm?

• A weather event with heavy rain, thunder, and lightning

• A type of cloud

• A type of wind

• A type of rain

Answer explanation

A thunderstorm is defined as a weather event characterized by heavy rain, thunder, and lightning, making the first answer choice the correct one. The other options describe different meteorological phenomena.

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What is the primary cause of thunderstorms?

• The cooling of cold air in the atmosphere

• The rapid upward movement of warm, moist air

• The evaporation of ocean water

• The movement of tectonic plates

Answer explanation

The primary cause of thunderstorms is the rapid upward movement of warm, moist air. This rising air cools and condenses, forming clouds and precipitation, which are essential for thunderstorm development.

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Thunderstorms are most common in which regions?

• Cold regions

• Tropical regions

• Desert regions

• Polar regions

Answer explanation

Thunderstorms are most common in tropical regions due to warm, moist air that fuels their development. Cold, desert, and polar regions lack the necessary heat and humidity for frequent thunderstorms.

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Fill in the blank: Thunderstorms start to form when warm air near the Earth's surface rises quickly into the _____ due to______.

• Ocean

  Sinking

• Atmosphere

  Updrafts

• Ground

  Funneling

• Mountains

  Climbing

Answer explanation

Thunderstorms form when warm air rises quickly into the atmosphere, where it cools and condenses, leading to cloud formation and precipitation. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Atmosphere'.

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Fill in the blank: The clouds of a thunderstorm are made up of water droplets and ____.

• Sand

• Ice crystals

• Dust

• Smoke

Answer explanation

The clouds of a thunderstorm contain water droplets and ice crystals. Ice crystals form in the upper parts of the clouds where temperatures are low, contributing to the storm's structure and precipitation.

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Fill in the blank: Strong winds from thunderstorms can cause damage to buildings, trees, and ____.

• Rivers

• Power lines

• Mountains

• Lakes

Answer explanation

Strong winds from thunderstorms can uproot trees and damage buildings, but they can also knock down power lines, causing widespread outages. Therefore, 'power lines' is the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank.

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