Five Facts - Thunder

The video provides five interesting facts about thunder and lightning. It explains the relationship between thunder and lightning, highlighting that light travels faster than sound. The video explores mythological gods associated with thunder, such as Zeus and Thor. It discusses Aristotle's ancient theory on thunder and lightning, contrasting it with modern understanding. The video also mentions the constant occurrence of thunderstorms on Earth and possibly other planets. Finally, it offers a simple method to measure the distance of a thunderstorm using the time difference between seeing lightning and hearing thunder.

Why do we see lightning before we hear thunder?

• Because lightning is brighter than thunder

• Because sound travels faster than light

• Because light travels faster than sound

• Because thunder occurs after lightning

Which god is associated with thunder in Greek mythology?

• Thor

• Zeus

• Odin

• Set

What did Aristotle believe caused the sound of thunder?

• Fire in the clouds

• Clouds colliding with each other

• Wind blowing through trees

• Electricity in the air

How many thunderstorms are happening around the Earth at any given time?

• 2,000

• 3,000

• 1,000

• 500

How can you estimate the distance of a thunderstorm?

• By counting the seconds between lightning and thunder and dividing by 5

• By measuring the brightness of the lightning

• By observing the color of the clouds

• By listening to the loudness of the thunder