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How can a lightning rod help to prevent fire and other damage?

• It stops the flow of electricity.

• It directs electricity safely to the ground.

• It uses the electricity to power electricity.

Which type of storm causes hazards such as high winds, flying debris, and large hail?

• Hurricane

• Thunderstorm

• Tornado

Which type of storm causes hazards such as lightning, hail, strong winds, flooding, and tornadoes?

• Hurricane

• Thunderstorm

• Tornado

Which type of storm causes hazards such as high winds, storm surge, flooding, and tornadoes?

• Hurricane

• Thunderstorm

• Tornado

True or False: A lightning rod will protect a structure by preventing the lightning from hitting it.

• True

• False

Sam is in a swimming pool. He hears thunder. What action should he take to stay safe?

• Go get an umbrella and wait beside the pool.

• Stand next to a taller object until the storm passes.

• Go indoors and stay away from windows, water, and electronic equipment.

True or False: The best way to protect yourself from lightning is to stay inside during a thunderstorm.

• True

• False

How does a levee work?

• It protects people from the strong winds of a hurricane.

• It slows or stops water from flowing into an area.

• It soaks up water faster than the water can flood an area.

What part of a hurricane produces the most hazardous impact?

• high temperatures

• low temperatures

• flooding

Which of the following does NOT reduce the impact of flooding?

• storm shelter

• levee

• dam