Weather Safety: Thunderstorm Safety

The video explains thunderstorms, highlighting their components like lightning and thunder. It emphasizes the dangers of lightning, which can cause fires and fatalities. Safety measures are provided to avoid lightning strikes, such as seeking shelter and avoiding metal objects.

What natural phenomena are typically produced by thunderstorms?

• Tornadoes and hurricanes

• Fog and mist

• Lightning and thunder

• Snow and sleet

Why is it important to respect the power of thunderstorms?

• Because lightning can cause damage and fatalities

• Because they can cause snowstorms

• Because they can lead to sunny weather

• Because they are always followed by rainbows

What should you do when you hear thunder during a storm?

• Go swimming

• Find cover immediately

• Climb a tree

• Use a metal umbrella

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety measure during a thunderstorm?

• Staying indoors

• Using the telephone

• Avoiding metal objects

• Seeking lower ground

What is a key reason to avoid water during a thunderstorm?

• Water is a good insulator

• Water will make you cold

• Water can conduct electricity

• Water attracts birds