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WorksheetsThunderstorm Safety
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
What should you do if caught outside during an electrical storm? Select all correct answers.
Don't be the tallest object.
Stay away from isolated trees, towers, and utility poles.
Try to outrun the storm
If with a group of people spread out.
As soon as the rainstorm passes and rain stops falling, it is safe to resume activity.
true
false
Having and following a lightning safety plan can decrease the number of lightning deaths and injuries.
true
false
What can you do to prevent thunderstorm-related risk? Choose all correct responses.
Ignore the weather forecast
Be aware of the weather before you go outdoors
Be willing to change your plans if a storm develops
Leave early in the day for your adventures
How are thunderstorms different from rainstorms?
The temperature of thunderstorms is higher than rainstorms.
Thunderstorms have thunder, lightning, and high wind.
Thunderstorms are very rare.
Nothing, they are the same.
How can a thunderstorm be classified as "severe"?
Has hail 1in. or greater in diameter.
Has winds gusting over 57.5 mph.
Creates a tornado.
All of the above.
When are thunderstorms more likely to occur?
In the afternoon or evening during Spring and Summer.
In the morning during Fall and Winter.
In the morning during Spring and Summer.
In the afternoon or evening during Fall and Winter
What are some of the dangers that result from thunderstorms? Select all that apply.
Flash flooding
Lightning strikes
Hail
Strong Winds
When do most tornadoes typically occur?
Spring and Summer
Fall and Winter
Winter and Spring
Summer and Fall
What are some of the dangers associated with tornadoes?
Extremely high winds
Flying debris
Hail
Lightning
What can you use to get information about severe weather?
Radio
Cell Phone
TV
All of the above
How do tornadoes form?
it forms when moist, warm air meets cool, dry air head on.
it forms when cool, moist air meets warm, dry air head on.
it forms when a warm front and a cold front meet.
it forms when two air masses collide.
How would a hurricane weaken?
move over cold water
move over land
move over warm water
