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