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  Brain Drains

Weather Quiz #73

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1. What are clouds made of?


2. The major winds over North America blow in which direction?


3. What is the name of a river of air found 6-8 miles above the surface and that can blow as fast as 200 mph?


4. Cirrus clouds are found at 16,500 feet and higher and look like wispy strands or mares’ tails. What are they made of?


5. A discharge of lightning heats the air around the lightning bolt to a very high temperature (18,000 degrees Fahrenheit) causing the air to rapidly expand. As the air cools and collapses what is the result?


6. What are the largest storms on earth?


7. How far away can thunder be heard?


 
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