Sounds of Thunder

The video explains how thunder is created by the extreme heat of lightning, which generates a sound shockwave. It takes about 5 seconds for the sound of thunder to travel a mile. The sound of thunder varies based on the number of lightning branches, their orientation, and their strength. A single bolt creates a single boom, while multiple branches result in a longer roll of thunder. Flickering lightning adds complexity, producing numerous crackles, rumbles, rolls, and booms.

How long does it take for the sound of thunder to travel one mile?

• 3 seconds

• 5 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 7 seconds

What determines the different sounds of thunder?

• The time of day

• The number and orientation of lightning branches

• The color of the lightning

• The speed of the wind

What happens when lightning has two large branches?

• It creates a single boom

• It creates two different shockwave booms

• It creates a continuous rumble

• It creates no sound

How do multiple branches of lightning affect the sound of thunder?

• They have no effect on the sound

• They make the sound quieter

• They create sound from different locations at different times

• They make the sound travel faster

What effect does flickering lightning have on thunder?

• It creates a single loud boom

• It shortens the duration of the thunder

• It creates new sets of sounds with each flicker

• It makes the thunder silent