Thunderstorm Formation

What are thunderstorms?

• Violent wind storms that only occur over oceans.

• Rain showers accompanied by lightning and thunder.

• Electrical discharges that happen without rain.

• Large clouds that always produce tornadoes.

Which type of thunderstorm is described as small, weak, and isolated?

• Multi-cell

• Squall line

• Supercell

• Single-cell

What is the process called when warm air in the lowest layers of the atmosphere rises, carrying moisture upward to form clouds?

• Downburst

• Updraft

• Condensation

• Precipitation

Which of the following is a potential hazard associated with thunderstorms?

• Increased air pressure leading to clear skies.

• Reduced humidity causing droughts.

• Lightning strikes causing fires.

• Gentle breezes that cool the environment.