I WONDER - When Does Hail Fall?

Hail is more likely to occur in the early summer due to the combination of warm air and cold upper atmosphere. The process begins when warm air lifts water into the atmosphere, where it freezes into ice. These ice particles grow larger until they are heavy enough to fall as hail. Early summer provides the ideal conditions for this process, with strong updrafts and a cold upper atmosphere.

Why is hail more likely to occur in the summer?

• Due to the warm air carrying water upwards

• Due to less rainfall in summer

• Because the air is colder in summer

• Because the sun is closer to the Earth

What happens to water when it rises high into the atmosphere?

• It turns into rain

• It evaporates

• It becomes warmer

• It freezes into ice

How do ice particles grow larger in the atmosphere?

• By melting and refreezing

• By colliding with other ice particles

• By accumulating more water and freezing

• By absorbing sunlight

What makes early summer the best time for hail?

• There is more rainfall

• The sun is at its highest point

• The air is warmer and the upper atmosphere is cold

• The air is cooler and the atmosphere is warmer

What role do updrafts play in hail formation?

• They carry water upwards into the atmosphere

• They cause the ice to melt

• They prevent hail from forming

• They cool down the atmosphere