Ice Storm Quiz

What is a good idea to do during an ice storm?

• Go outside and play

• Go for a swim

• Stay inside

• Drive around town

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What can sometimes fall from the sky during an ice storm?

• Leaves

• Snow

• Sunshine

• Rainbows

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What is especially dangerous during an ice storm?

• Falling leaves

• Warm breeze

• Freezing rain

• Sunshine

At what temperature does water normally freeze?

• 100 degrees Fahrenheit

• 32 degrees Fahrenheit

• 50 degrees Fahrenheit

• 0 degrees Fahrenheit

What is used to make it harder for water to freeze on roads?

• Pepper

• Sand

• Sugar

• Rock salt

What is a safer alternative to rock salt for the environment?

• Magnesium chloride

• Table salt

• Vinegar

• Baking soda

Why do people use magnesium chloride before an ice storm?

• To attract birds

• To make the ground slippery

• To make it harder for snow and ice to stick

• To make the ground warmer

What can rock salt do to the environment?

• Attract butterflies

• Make plants grow faster

• Pollute drinking water

• Clean the air

What happens when salt is put on ice?

• The ice becomes invisible

• The ice turns to snow

• The ice gets thicker

• The ice melts

What is a disadvantage of using magnesium chloride?

• It is more expensive

• It is less effective

• It is harmful to animals

• It makes roads slippery