A Sound of Thunder

_______________ is made by vibrations.

• Wave

• Sound

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A person will see a flash of lightening before they hear the roar of thunder because-

• Light travels faster through the atmosphere than sound.

• Sound travels faster through the atmosphere than sound.

• The eye is quicker than the ear.

• The thunder occurs much later than the lightening.

What is the primary cause of the sound of thunder?

• Lightning heating the air

• Clouds colliding

• Wind turbulence

• Rain hitting the ground

Which of the following best describes the process that leads to the sound of thunder?

• Rapid expansion of air

• Condensation of water vapor

• Evaporation of rain

• Friction between clouds

What scientific principle explains why we see lightning before we hear thunder?

• Light travels faster than sound

• Sound travels faster than light

• Both travel at the same speed

• Sound is absorbed by clouds

In the context of thunderstorms, what does the term 'sonic boom' refer to?

• The sound of thunder

• The flash of lightning

• The formation of rain

• The movement of clouds

Which atmospheric layer is primarily involved in the production of thunder?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

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What is the typical speed of sound in air, which is relevant to the sound of thunder?

• 343 m/s

• 299,792 km/s

• 1,225 km/h

• 1,080 km/h

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How does temperature affect the speed of sound, as observed in thunder?

• Sound travels faster in warmer air

• Sound travels slower in warmer air

• Temperature has no effect

• Sound travels at the same speed regardless of temperature

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What is the role of humidity in the propagation of sound during a thunderstorm?

• Increases speed of sound

• Decreases speed of sound

• No effect on speed

• Stops sound completely

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