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9.2 - Thunderstorms
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Give one example of a 'trigger event' in a thunderstorm.
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Explain the life cycle of a thunderstorm, from deveoplment to dissipation.
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Sound travels at about ___ km in 3 seconds
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When thunder roars, go __________
What conditions are needed for a thunderstorm?
warm air
moist air
unstable air
dry air
cold air
stable air
What is the first thing that happens when a thunderstorm starts?
air is forced up
some event starts it
air warms
air becomes condensed
The LCL is ...
the lifting conversion location
air masses that rise with increasing temperature due to the Sun
the temperature at which clouds are created
the level at which water in the air condense
In the troposphere, air cools as it ...
sinks
stays the same
rises
falls
What causes the water to 'drop' out of the sky?
air warms up, and drops
the heat being released during condensation, and air being no longer able to hold the water
things be heavy yo
air cools off, causing the rain to fall
Warm air expands and becomes less dense.
True
False
A mature stage thunderstorm is...
likely time for hail
black or dark green apperance
lasts on average under 5 minutes
frequent lightning
tornadoes likely
A dissipating stage is known for...
downdrafts
decreased rainfall
increased rainfall
no more lightning
towering cumulus cloud formation
Thunderstorms balance the energy in our atmosphere. With there being more heat energy in the atmosphere...
we can expect thunderstorms to be less powerful and occur less often.
we can expect thunderstorms to be more powerful and occur less often.
we can expect thunderstorm to not change, but continue at normal intensity and occurrence.
we can expect thunderstorms to be more powerful and occur more often.
we can expect thunderstorms to be less powerful and occur more often.
Lightning can also be formed in...
snowstorms
dust storms
volcanic eruptions
random clouds
If you are struck by lightning with water on your skin, it can vaporize it rapidly, causing you clothes to explode off of you.
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False
Most people live though a lightning strike.
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False
Being struck by lightning can cause...
seizures
cardiac arrest
spinal cord damage
amnesia
brain injury