Question 11 — What is a thunderstorm? - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 6 Class 8 - Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones (Curiosity)

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Q 11
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What is a thunderstorm? Explain the process of its formation.

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Answer
A thunderstorm is a storm accompanied by lightning and thunder.

Explanation

  • Heated moist air rises, leaving low pressure; cooler air rushes in and rises too.
  • The rising air cools, its moisture condenses into clouds, and heavy drops fall as rain.
  • Strong up-and-down winds rub ice particles and water droplets, building charges.
  • When the charges meet, lightning occurs and heats the air to make thunder.
Rising moist air forms storm clouds, and charge build-up gives the lightning and thunder.
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