Unusual Weather Phenomena: Ball Lightning and More
  • 1. What is ball lightning?
A) A tornado-like event
B) A form of hail
C) A type of thunderstorm
D) A rare and unexplained atmospheric electrical phenomenon
  • 2. What is a common characteristic of ball lightning?
A) Spherical shape
B) Triangular shape
C) Elliptical shape
D) Cubical shape
  • 3. What is 'St. Elmo's Fire'?
A) A weather phenomenon related to electrical discharge
B) A type of fire caused by lightening
C) A rare kind of meteor shower
D) A specific type of lightning
  • 4. What type of cloud is associated with thunder and lightning?
A) Stratus
B) Cumulonimbus
C) Nimbostratus
D) Cirrus
  • 5. What is 'heat lightning'?
A) Lightning that occurs in very hot conditions
B) Lightning from a distant storm that is not heard
C) Lightning that produces heat
D) A type of ball lightning
  • 6. What is the common duration of ball lightning events?
A) More than 10 minutes
B) Less than one second
C) A few seconds
D) An hour or more
  • 7. Ball lightning typically occurs during which weather conditions?
A) During high winds
B) During thunderstorms
C) During clear skies
D) During heavy snowfall
  • 8. What safety precautions are often recommended during thunderstorm conditions to avoid ball lightning?
A) Stay indoors and avoid electrical appliances
B) Go outside to observe it
C) Use electronic devices
D) Stand near windows
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