Understanding Thunderstorms Quiz

What is the primary cause of thunderstorms?

• High humidity

• Cold air meeting warm air

• Low pressure systems

• High pressure systems

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Which of the following is a type of thunderstorm?

• Cyclone

• Supercell

• Tornado

• Hurricane

What should you do to stay safe during a thunderstorm?

• Stand under a tree

• Stay indoors and avoid using electrical appliances

• Go swimming

• Drive a car

Describe the process of thunderstorm formation.

• Thunderstorms form when warm, moist air rises rapidly.

• Thunderstorms form when cold air descends quickly.

• Thunderstorms form when dry air mixes with moist air.

• Thunderstorms form when the sun sets.

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What is one effect of thunderstorms?

• Increased snowfall

• Lightning strikes

• Decreased humidity

• Clear skies

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How is thunderstorm intensity measured?

• By the amount of rainfall

• By the speed of the wind

• By the frequency of lightning

• By the size of hail

Explain why supercell thunderstorms are considered more dangerous than other types.

• They produce more rain.

• They have a rotating updraft which can lead to tornadoes.

• They occur more frequently.

• They are smaller in size.

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What is a common safety tip to follow if you are caught outside during a thunderstorm?

• Lie flat on the ground

• Seek shelter in a low area

• Stand under a tall tree

• Use an umbrella

Identify the sequence of events in the formation of a thunderstorm.

• Moist air rises, cools, and condenses into clouds.

• Cold air descends, warms, and evaporates clouds.

• Dry air rises, heats, and forms clouds.

• Warm air descends, cools, and forms clouds.

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Which of the following is NOT an effect of thunderstorms?

• Flash floods

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

• Hail

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