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