Thunder and Lightning

We should unplug things when there is lightning storm.

• True

• False

Lightning is caused by...

• Bits of ice rubbing together

• Bits of pancakes rubbing together

How many people get struck by lightning in America every year?

• 300 million

• 300 thousand

• 300

When lightening heats the air around it, and the air expands quickly, what does this cause?

• Thunder

• Wind

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What happens during the mature stage of a thunderstorm?

• The storm begins to break up

• The storm creates lightning thunder and heavy rain

• The cool air rises and stratus clouds build

• The warm air rises and cumulus clouds build

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How many thunderstorms happen total everyday?

• 200

• 2300

• 1800

• 384

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Are thunderstorms dangerous?

• No

• Yes

• Depends

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

About what percent of thunderstorms reach the Severe level?

• 10%

• 24.32%

• 32%

• 99.328910740923710471238947089237487238974%

What cloud Type produces severe thunderstorms?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratocumulus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the primary cause of thunder during a thunderstorm?

• The rapid expansion of heated air

• The collision of raindrops

• The movement of clouds

• The rotation of the Earth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5