METEOROLOGY • CLOUD PATTERN PREDICTION & IDENTIFICATION

Title: Under the Silver Lining

FCAT Questions

Directions: Read the passage, then answer all the questions below. Answer multiple choice questions by circling the letter of the answer that you selected. Write your answer to the “Read, Think, and Explain” question on the lines provided.

1. How do thunderstorms form?

A. Mixing of warm and cool air.
B. Warm air rising, cooling and condensing.
C. Combination of cumulous and cumulonimbus clouds.
D. Moist air rises, warms and condenses.

Answer: B

2. Thunderstorms can occur as soon as how much time?

A. 15 minutes
B. 30 minutes
C. 15 seconds
D. 30 seconds

Answer: B

3. Which one of the following patterns can signal developing rough weather?

A. Clouds
B. Temperature
C. Humidity
D. Breeze

Answer: A

4. Explain the formation of lightning.