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You can generally determine how far away you are from the place of origin by counting 1 one-hundred, 2 one hundred, etc until you hear thunder and divide that number by two. That is how many miles away you are.

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If the time between when you see lightning and hear thunder is increasing the storm is moving away from you Why is this true?

The speed of light is 186,000 miles per second, while the speed of sound is about 750 miles per hour. When you see a flash of lightning, the light gets to you in, for all practical purposes, "no time at all". But the sound of the thunder takes about 6 seconds per mile. So if the average time between the lightning and the thunder is increasing, that tells us that the average distance to the storm is also increasing.


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True. The expected inundation from storm surge, which is the abnormal rise in sea levels during a storm, is a critical factor in determining which coastal areas are at risk of flooding and should be evacuated to ensure public safety.


Is the following true or false falling air pressure usually indicates that a storm is approaching?

True. Falling air pressure is typically associated with the approach of a storm because it signifies the movement of low-pressure systems, which are often associated with stormy weather conditions. Rising air pressure, on the other hand, usually indicates fair weather.


Is it true that thunder and lightning simultaneous?

Yes, technically thunder and lightning originate at the same time. However, light travels much faster than sound so even though they start simultaneously you will hear the thunder after you see the lightning unless you are very close to the bolt.


The wearing away of land surface by wind or water is called erosion true or false?

True. Erosion is the process by which the land surface is worn away by natural forces like wind, water, and ice.

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If the time between when you see lightning and hear thunder is increasing the storm is moving away from you Why is this true?

The speed of light is 186,000 miles per second, while the speed of sound is about 750 miles per hour. When you see a flash of lightning, the light gets to you in, for all practical purposes, "no time at all". But the sound of the thunder takes about 6 seconds per mile. So if the average time between the lightning and the thunder is increasing, that tells us that the average distance to the storm is also increasing.


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