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Final Jeopardy
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The sun is a star that is:

a. closest

b. furthest

c. largest

to the Earth.

The sun is closest to star to the Earth.

100

How do hurricanes and typhoons get their shape?

Hurricanes and typhoons get their shape from spinning.

100

If you are outside, and their is a lightning storm, what is the best thing to do?

You should crouch down low to the ground.

100

What color is Jupiter large spot that is really a storm?

Jupiter spot is red - it's called the Great Red Spot.

200

What causes storms?

The heat of the sun, water in the air, and the Earth's spin causes storms.

200

What is the hollow spot in the middle of large storm called?

The hollow spot is called the eye of the storm.

200

Thunder is a ______________wave.

Thunder is a sound wave.

300

What causes El Niño?


El Niño is caused when trade winds stop blowing and the sun heats up the water around the equator.

300

What is lightning made of?

Lightning is made of electricity (electrons).

300

How do scientists listen to the sound of tornadoes?

Scientists use an electronic ear.

400

El Niño causes _____________weather.

El Niño causes warm / stormy weather.

400

What's the easiest way for electrons to spread out?

The easiest way for electrons to spread out is to find a path.

400

Besides the Earth, where else would you find storms?

You can find storms on other planets like Jupiter.

500

How big can hurricanes and typhoons get?

Hurricanes and typhoons can get as big as the state of Texas.

500

Lightning strikes the ___________place around.

Lightning strikes the highest place around.