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