3 Questions
What causes the formation of lightning?
Interaction of positive and negative charges in a cloud
Why does a rainbow form after rainfall?
Refraction and dispersion of sunlight by raindrops
What is the primary cause of earthquakes?
Movement of tectonic plates
Study Notes
Weather Phenomena
- Lightning forms when there is a buildup of electrical charges in the atmosphere, typically during thunderstorms, resulting from the friction of ice crystals and water droplets in clouds.
- Rainbows form after rainfall due to the refraction and dispersion of sunlight as it passes through water droplets in the air, creating the colors of the rainbow.
Seismic Activity
- Earthquakes are primarily caused by the movement of tectonic plates in the Earth's lithosphere, which can lead to the release of energy in the form of seismic waves.
Test your knowledge of natural phenomena with this multiple choice quiz covering topics such as lightning, rainbows, and earthquakes.
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