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Lightning: The Electric Giant

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Grade: 4

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Have you ever wondered what lightning is? It's a giant spark of electricity in the atmosphere! It happens during thunderstorms when the air up high is very cold, and the air down low is warm. This difference creates a bolt of lightning, which can be hotter than the surface of the sun. Isn't that amazing? But remember, lightning can be dangerous. So, during a storm, it's best to stay indoors away from windows. And guess what? The loud sound you hear after a flash of lightning is called thunder. It's caused by the lightning heating up the air around it. So now you know, lightning and thunder are partners in the stormy weather!

Question 1

What is lightning?

A

A form of rain

B

A giant spark of electricity in the atmosphere

Explanation. Lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the atmosphere.

C

A type of cloud

D

Hot air rising from the ground

E

A bright light in the sky

Question 2

What causes the sound of thunder?

A

The sound of rain

B

Wind in the trees

C

Lightning heating up the air around it

Explanation. The sound of thunder is caused by lightning heating up the air around it.

D

Clouds crashing together

E

The sound of a storm

Question 3

What happens during a thunderstorm to create a bolt of lightning?

A

The air up high is very cold, and the air down low is warm

Explanation. During a thunderstorm, the air up high is very cold, and the air down low is warm. This difference creates a bolt of lightning.

B

The air up high is very warm, and the air down low is cold

C

The air up high and down low is very cold

D

The air up high and down low is very warm

Question 4

How hot can a lightning bolt be?

A

As hot as a cup of tea

B

As hot as a summer day

C

Hotter than the surface of the sun

Explanation. A bolt of lightning can be hotter than the surface of the sun.

D

As hot as boiling water

E

As hot as a light bulb

Question 5

What are lightning and thunder?

A

Partners in the stormy weather

Explanation. Lightning and thunder are partners in the stormy weather because lightning causes the sound of thunder.

B

Enemies in the stormy weather

C

Unrelated weather phenomena

D

Caused by the moon

E

Part of a rainbow

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