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Thunderstorm Safety

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What should you do if caught outside during an electrical storm? Select all correct answers.

a)

Don't be the tallest object.

b)

Stay away from isolated trees, towers, and utility poles.

c)

Try to outrun the storm

d)

If with a group of people spread out.

2.

As soon as the rainstorm passes and rain stops falling, it is safe to resume activity.

a)

true

b)

false

3.

Having and following a lightning safety plan can decrease the number of lightning deaths and injuries.

a)

true

b)

false

4.
Lightning storms occur frequently in the spring.
a)
true
b)
false
5.
Lightning is a very quick burst of____________
a)
thunder
b)
rain
c)
storm
d)
electricity
6.

What can you do to prevent thunderstorm-related risk? Choose all correct responses.

a)

Ignore the weather forecast

b)

Be aware of the weather before you go outdoors

c)

Be willing to change your plans if a storm develops

d)

Leave early in the day for your adventures

7.

How are thunderstorms different from rainstorms?

a)

The temperature of thunderstorms is higher than rainstorms.

b)

Thunderstorms have thunder, lightning, and high wind.

c)

Thunderstorms are very rare.

d)

Nothing, they are the same.

8.

How can a thunderstorm be classified as "severe"?

a)

Has hail 1in. or greater in diameter.

b)

Has winds gusting over 57.5 mph.

c)

Creates a tornado.

d)

All of the above.

9.

When are thunderstorms more likely to occur?

a)

In the afternoon or evening during Spring and Summer.

b)

In the morning during Fall and Winter.

c)

In the morning during Spring and Summer.

d)

In the afternoon or evening during Fall and Winter

10.

What are some of the dangers that result from thunderstorms? Select all that apply.

a)

Flash flooding

b)

Lightning strikes

c)

Hail

d)

Strong Winds

11.

When do most tornadoes typically occur?

a)

Spring and Summer

b)

Fall and Winter

c)

Winter and Spring

d)

Summer and Fall

12.

What are some of the dangers associated with tornadoes?

a)

Extremely high winds

b)

Flying debris

c)

Hail

d)

Lightning

13.

What can you use to get information about severe weather?

a)

Radio

b)

Cell Phone

c)

TV

d)

All of the above

14.

How do tornadoes form?

a)

it forms when moist, warm air meets cool, dry air head on.

b)

it forms when cool, moist air meets warm, dry air head on.

c)

it forms when a warm front and a cold front meet.

d)

it forms when two air masses collide.

15.

How would a hurricane weaken?

a)

move over cold water

b)

move over land

c)

move over warm water