Storm Safety

Question 1

When a thunderstorm is happening, why is it safest to go inside a house or a car?

Accepted Answer

The walls and roof act like a shield that keeps the lightning away from you.

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The windows stop the lightning from reaching you.

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You can hide under a table and stay dry.

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You can hear the storm louder and know when it stops.

Question 2

Which sentence best explains that a storm is a natural event and tells a safe way to act during it?

Accepted Answer

Storms are natural, and we stay safe by going inside and staying away from trees and water.

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Storms happen when we forget to water the plants, so we should water them more.

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Storms are caused by monsters, so we should hide under the bed.

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Storms only happen in movies, so we don’t need to do anything.

Question 3

Mia hears thunder while she is playing outside. Which two actions should she do right away to stay safe?

Accepted Answer

Go inside a house or a car, and stay away from tall trees and water.

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Run to the tallest tree nearby, and stand under it until the storm passes.

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Keep playing in the park, and watch the lightning from a metal swing set.

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Sit on a metal fence, and hold a metal umbrella while the storm is loud.

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