Take on the Lightning Trivia Quiz! From common knowledge to surprising fun facts
“How many times does lightning strike the Earth in one second?” How much do you know about lightning, the awe-inspiring force that rains down from the sky? Although it feels familiar, there’s a lot about lightning we don’t actually know.
We bring you fun facts and surprising trivia in a quiz format.
It’s packed with fascinating lightning knowledge that will make you say, “Wow!” and want to share with others.
From general knowledge that both adults and kids can enjoy to unexpected facts you’d never guess, why not get closer to the world of lightning?
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Take on the Lightning Trivia Quiz! From general knowledge to astonishing facts (11–20)
If you hear thunder 5 seconds after a lightning flash, approximately how many meters away did the lightning occur?
- about 500 meters
- About 1,700 meters
- about 3,400 meters
See the answer
About 1,700 meters
By multiplying the number of seconds from the lightning flash to when you hear the thunder by 340, you can estimate the distance to the lightning. In this problem, that would be 5 seconds × about 340 meters = approximately 1,700 meters. By carefully observing the flash and the thunder, you can also feel how the storm draws nearer and then moves away. If you’re a student, you could even apply this to a summer vacation science project.
In conclusion
Through this lightning trivia quiz, we’ve explored the wonders of nature that are all around us.
You may have been surprised by some eye-opening facts—things that seem familiar but are not as well known as we think.
On the next stormy day, try recalling what you learned today.
By understanding nature more deeply, everyday life is sure to feel more exciting.