Thunder and Lightning Quiz

What is the primary cause of lightning?

• A sudden drop in temperature

• A bright flash of electricity

• A change in wind direction

• A shift in atmospheric pressure

Which type of cloud is primarily responsible for the formation of lightning?

• Cumulonimbus clouds

• Nimbostratus clouds

• Stratus clouds

• Cirrus clouds

What percentage of lightning occurs in the tropics?

• 70%

• 60%

• 80%

• 50%

How much hotter is lightning compared to the surface of the Sun?

• Twice as hot

• Six times as hot

• Four times as hot

• Eight times as hot

Why do we see lightning before we hear thunder?

• Light travels faster than sound

• Lightning is closer to the ground

• Sound travels faster than light

• Thunder is delayed by clouds

What is the study of lightning called?

• Seismology

• Fulminology

• Meteorology

• Astronomy

Which mythological figure is associated with thunder in Greek mythology?

• Odin

• Thor

• Zeus

• Hercules

What should you avoid during a lightning storm?

• Sitting in a car

• Wearing rubber shoes

• Using electronics

• Staying indoors

What is a sign that lightning might be about to strike?

• Sudden drop in temperature

• Hair standing on end

• Clear skies

• Increase in humidity

Where is the safest place to be during a lightning storm?

• On a porch

• Inside a building

• In a shed

• Under a tree