Understanding Thunderstorms

The video explains the formation and characteristics of thunderstorms, which often occur in summer due to intense sunlight heating the ground and water bodies. This leads to evaporation and the creation of a low-pressure zone, causing warm air to rise and meet cooler air, forming clouds. Inside these clouds, an energy cycle occurs, leading to the formation of rain clouds and hail. Lightning is generated by the exchange of electrical charges within the cloud, and thunder is the resulting shock wave. The video also provides safety tips for thunderstorms, advising viewers to avoid open spaces and stay indoors.

What natural phenomenon is often associated with summer due to increased heat?

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

• Thunderstorms

• Snowstorms

What forms when water vapor in the air condenses and rises?

• Fog

• Rain clouds

• Dew

• Mist

What happens to water vapor at freezing levels in a thundercloud?

• It turns into rain

• It forms ice crystals

• It evaporates

• It becomes fog

What causes the exchange of electrical charges in a thundercloud?

• The movement of air particles

• The gravitational pull

• The presence of sunlight

• The rotation of the Earth

What is the result when voltage in a thundercloud is unleashed?

• Hail

• Wind

• Lightning

• Rain

What is the sound we hear after a lightning flash called?

• Roar

• Whistle

• Thunder

• Echo

What happens to the charge states when lightning strikes?

• They increase

• They cancel out

• They remain the same

• They double

What should you avoid during a thunderstorm?

• Eating

• Watching TV

• Open spaces

• Staying indoors

What beneficial effect did the thunderstorm have on Windyville?

• It caused flooding

• It blocked the sun

• It cooled down the area

• It increased humidity

What is a key safety measure during a thunderstorm?

• Flying a kite

• Swimming in a lake

• Standing under a tree

• Staying at home