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- 1. Multiple Choice
What causes storm clouds to develop?
Dry air rising & cooling
Humid air rising & cooling
Dry air descending & warming
- 2. Multiple Choice
Lightning is to thunder as lunch is to
Dinner
Breakfast
Soda
- 3. Multiple Choice
How is sheet lightning different from lightning strikes?
Sheet lightning occurs entirely within clouds; lightning strikes travel between clouds and the ground
Sheet lightning travels between the clouds and the ground; lightning strikes occur entirely within clouds
Sheet lightning is accompanied by thunder; lightning strikes are not
- 4. Multiple Choice
Thunder is the sound of
Heated air expanding rapidly
Water molecules colliding inside clouds
Electricity traveling through the air
- 5. Multiple Choice
If you heard thunder six seconds after you saw a lightning strike, what could you conclude about where the lightning struck?
It struck 1 mile away
It struck 6 miles away
It struck 100 miles away
- 6. Multiple Choice
What might cause a thunderstorm to start releasing rain?
A rise in air pressure
A rise in temperature
A drop in temperature
- 7. Multiple Choice
In the phrase, "The return stroke illuminated the night," what is the best synonym for "illuminated?"
Light up
Soaked
Roared through
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which is the safest place to be during a thunderstorm?
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the best reason to stay away from metal objects during a thunderstorm?
Metal can be destroyed by thunder
Metal is a good conductor of electricity
Metal rusts when it rains
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an opinion about thunderstorms?
Many people are frightened by them.
They're easier to deal with than earthquakes.
Seeking shelter can protect you from danger during storms.
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