What causes thunder and lightning?

Questions

1. An expert in the study of the earth's atmospheric phenomena including weather and climate is called a:
   1. Biologist
   2. Meteorologist
   3. Physicist
   4. Weatherologist
2. True or false? Lightning is the same as a static electrical charge that you can create by walking on carpet.
3. What are the two kinds of electrical charges?
4. The charge in a cloud is:
   1. Positive
   2. Negative
5. Lightning is:
   1. Hot
   2. Cold
6. True or false? Thunder is the sound you hear when lightning hits the ground.

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