I WONDER - Are There Different Types Of Lightning?

I WONDER - Are There Different Types Of Lightning?

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Physics, Science

6th - 8th Grade

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The video explores various forms of lightning, including forked, sheet, ribbon, and ball lightning. Forked lightning is the most common, appearing as a zigzag. Sheet lightning illuminates clouds, while ribbon lightning appears as multiple strikes blown by the wind. Ball lightning is rare and not fully understood by scientists.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the introduction in the video?

The history of lightning

Different forms of lightning

How to draw lightning

The dangers of lightning

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of lightning is described as looking like a zigzag through the sky?

Ball lightning

Sheet lightning

Forked lightning

Ribbon lightning

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What characteristic is unique to ribbon lightning?

It forms a ball of light

It is the most common type

It appears as a ribbon due to wind

It lights up the entire sky

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of lightning is known for lighting up clouds like a lamp?

Ball lightning

Sheet lightning

Ribbon lightning

Forked lightning

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a notable feature of ball lightning?

It is the most common type

It is well understood by scientists

It appears as a ball of light

It is caused by wind