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Quiz: Thunderstorms

Quiz by Mr.MD Showket Hasan

Grade 7
Science
Thailand Core Curriculum

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20 questions
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  • Q1
    1. Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of a thunderstorm?
    Clear skies
    Lightning flashes
    Thunder
    Heavy rainfall
    30s
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  • Q2
    2. What is the primary cause of a thunderstorm?
    The collision of warm, moist air with cooler air
    Solar flares
    The Earth's rotation
    Volcanic eruptions
    30s
  • Q3
    3. What are the three stages of a thunderstorm in order?
    Mature, Dissipating, Cumulus
    Mature, Cumulus, Dissipating
    Dissipating, Mature, Cumulus
    Cumulus, Mature, Dissipating
    30s
  • Q4
    4. What causes the sound of thunder?
    Rain hitting the ground
    Clouds colliding
    Wind blowing through trees
    Rapid expansion of air due to lightning
    30s
  • Q5
    5. Which type of lightning is the most commonly recognised?
    Within a cloud
    All types are equally recognised
    Cloud-to-ground
    Between different clouds
    30s
  • Q6
    6. If you see lightning, why do you hear thunder afterwards?
    Sound travels faster than light.
    They occur simultaneously
    Thunder is created first and is followed by lightning.
    Light travels faster than sound.
    30s
  • Q7
    7. Which of the following is the safest place to be during a thunderstorm?
    Swimming in a pool
    Near a metal fence
    Under a tall tree
    Inside a car
    30s
  • Q8
    8. Why should you avoid using electronics and corded phones during a thunderstorm?
    They attract lightning directly
    Lightning can travel through electrical wiring
    They interfere with thunder
    They might get wet
    30s
  • Q9
    9. During which stage of a thunderstorm would you experience the heaviest rainfall, lightning and thunder?
    Cumulus stage
    Dissipating stage
    Mature stage
    Early stage
    30s
  • Q10
    10. What is a sign that a thunderstorm is in its dissipating stage?
    Increasing lightning and thunder
    Formation of large clouds
    Lighter rain and fading storm
    Heavy rain and strong winds
    30s
  • Q11
    11. What is the function of thunderstorms in the atmosphere?
    To cause destruction
    To release built-up energy and stabilise the atmosphere
    To create more clouds
    To make the air hotter
    30s
  • Q12
    12. If caught outside with no shelter, what should you do to stay safe?
    Run as fast as possible
    Stand up straight to look for shelter
    Crouch low to the ground
    Lie flat on the ground
    30s
  • Q13
    13. Why do thunderstorms frequently occur in the US?
    There are more trees in the US than other countries.
    The US has a unique geography with warm, moist air colliding with cooler air.
    The US experiences more solar radiation
    The country is close to the equator.
    30s
  • Q14
    14. Why are open areas dangerous during a thunderstorm?
    They are more likely to flood
    They make you a higher target for lightning
    They are colder
    They have stronger winds
    30s
  • Q15
    15. What is the primary reason to avoid metal objects during a thunderstorm?
    Metal is attracted to water.
    Metal can rust.
    Metal can cause static electricity.
    Metal is a good conductor of electricity.
    30s

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