Thunderstorm Life Cycle Concepts

The video tutorial guides students through creating a diagram of a thunderstorm's life cycle. It begins with setting up the paper, labeling altitude lines, and drawing the cloud stages: developing, mature, and dissipating. Each stage's air movement and characteristics, such as lightning and precipitation, are explained. The tutorial concludes with a summary of key points for quizzes and tests.

What is the first step in preparing your paper for the thunderstorm life cycle diagram?

• Fold it into four equal parts

• Fold it into three equal parts

• Label the stages

• Draw altitude lines

At what altitude does the cumulus cloud start to develop in the developing stage?

• 5,000 feet

• 20,000 feet

• 2,000 feet

• 10,000 feet

What shape does the cumulonimbus cloud form during the mature stage?

• Square shape

• Anvil shape

• Circular shape

• Crescent shape

What happens to the air during the dissipating stage of a thunderstorm?

• Warm air rises

• Cold air sinks

• Warm air circulates

• Air remains still

Which stage of the thunderstorm life cycle is characterized by strong downdrafts and winds?

• Developing stage

• Mature stage

• Initial stage

• Dissipating stage

How long does the developing stage of a thunderstorm typically last?

• 30 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 5 minutes

What weather phenomena can occur during the mature stage of a thunderstorm?

• Hail and tornadoes

• Snow

• Light rain

• Fog

What color might the cloud appear during the mature stage?

• Yellow

• Black or dark green

• Light blue

• White

What is a key characteristic of the dissipating stage?

• Rising warm air

• Decrease in rainfall intensity

• Increase in rainfall

• Formation of new clouds

Can lightning still occur during the dissipating stage of a thunderstorm?

• Yes

• No

• Only during the day

• Only at night