Catatumbo Lightning: What Is The Beacon Of Maracaibo?

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes the Katatumbo lightning phenomenon unique compared to global lightning patterns?
It is accompanied by heavy rainfall.
It is silent and without thunder.
It occurs over land during the afternoon.
It occurs over water during the night.
2.
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30 sec • 1 pt
Which geographical feature contributes to the high frequency of Katatumbo lightning?
The Andes Mountains
The Rocky Mountains
The Amazon Rainforest
The Sahara Desert
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does the Caribbean Sea play in the Katatumbo lightning phenomenon?
It absorbs the lightning's energy.
It provides cold air currents.
It supplies moisture for storms.
It blocks the warm air from rising.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the CAPE variable used for in the context of Katatumbo lightning?
Measuring the speed of wind currents
Determining the amount of rainfall
Assessing the instability needed for storm development
Calculating the temperature of the sea surface
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the Maracaibo Basin nocturnal low-level jet influence the Katatumbo lightning?
It prevents cloud formation.
It cools down the surrounding air.
It reduces the frequency of lightning.
It transports moisture to the SW basin.
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