I WONDER - How Do You Know When A Thunderstorm Is Near?

The video tutorial explains how to determine the distance of a thunderstorm by counting the seconds between the sound of thunder and dividing that number by five. It suggests using the 'Mississippi' counting method and encourages asking a parent for help with the math. The tutorial concludes by encouraging viewers to try this method during the next thunderstorm.

What is the first step in determining how far away a thunderstorm is?

• Use a weather app to check the storm's location.

• Wait for the thunder to start.

• Measure the distance to the nearest cloud.

• Count the seconds between lightning and thunder.

How should you count the seconds between thunder sounds?

• 1 Elephant, 2 Elephant, 3 Elephant

• 1 Lightning, 2 Lightning, 3 Lightning

• 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi, 3 Mississippi

• 1 Thunder, 2 Thunder, 3 Thunder

What should you do with the number of seconds counted between thunder sounds?

• Multiply it by 5

• Subtract it from 10

• Divide it by 5

• Add it to 10

Who can help you with the math if needed?

• A parent

• A teacher

• A sibling

• A friend

What does the final number represent after dividing by 5?

• The number of clouds in the sky

• The miles away the storm is

• The distance to the nearest tree

• The number of minutes until the storm ends