Unusual Weather Phenomena: Ball Lightning and More

1. What is ball lightning?

A) A form of hail
B) A tornado-like event
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) Spherical shape
C) Cubical shape
D) Triangular shape

3. What is 'St. Elmo's Fire'?

A) A specific type of lightning
B) A rare kind of meteor shower
C) A weather phenomenon related to electrical discharge
D) A type of fire caused by lightening

4. What safety precautions are often recommended during thunderstorm conditions to avoid ball lightning?

A) Stay indoors and avoid electrical appliances
B) Stand near windows
C) Go outside to observe it
D) Use electronic devices

5. Ball lightning typically occurs during which weather conditions?

A) During clear skies
B) During heavy snowfall
C) During high winds
D) During thunderstorms

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. What is 'heat lightning'?

A) A type of ball lightning
B) Lightning that occurs in very hot conditions
C) Lightning that produces heat
D) Lightning from a distant storm that is not heard

8. What type of cloud is associated with thunder and lightning?

A) Cirrus
B) Cumulonimbus
C) Nimbostratus
D) Stratus

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