Lightning Facts a True Or False Quiz

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1.

Lightning kills an average of 50 people per year in the United States.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Lightning kills an average of 73 people per year in the United States.

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Greek and Roman temples often were erected at sites where lightning struck.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
They worshipped the gods here in an attempt to appease them.

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A single lightning strike can kill several people who are in physical contact with one another or are in close enough range that the strike can spread out over the ground.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
This is especially dangerous at sporting events. This could include spectators sitting on the same bleacher seat or football players in a huddle.

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The first thing that you should do if you are outside and there is lightning is get into a hard-topped all-metal vehicle.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
You should first go inside a completely covered building, then second you should go to a hard-topped all-metal vehicle.

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If you are in the mountains and lightning begins to strike, you should quickly get below the treeline and get into a grove of small trees.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Make absoulutely sure that you are not standing next to a tall tree when you are in the mountains. If you are standing next to a tall tree, you are more likely to get struck by lightning that you are if you are in a group of small trees.

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Telephone lines are extremely dangerous during a storm.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Along with phone lines, you should stay away from televisions, electrical outlets, and showers and or baths until the storm has passed.

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7.

Lightning strike survivors often have difficulty with short-term memory.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The also have problems with coding new information and accessing old information, multitasking, distractibility, irritability and experience personality change.

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8.

When a person is struck by lightning, the result can be cardiac arrest.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Along with cardiac arrest, they can also experience neurological damage.

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9.

Lightning can spread out some 60 Ft. upon striking Earth's surface.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
This all depends on the soil's characteristics.

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If there is no shelter, you should crouch on the balls of your feet in the open, keeping twice as far away from a tree as it is tall.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Just avoid being the tallest object. This will decrease your chances of being struck by lightning.

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Lightning Facts a True Or False Quiz

Lightning kills an average of 50 people per year in the United States.

Greek and Roman temples often were erected at sites where lightning struck.

A single lightning strike can kill several people who are in physical contact with one another or are in close enough range that the strike can spread out over the ground.

The first thing that you should do if you are outside and there is lightning is get into a hard-topped all-metal vehicle.

If you are in the mountains and lightning begins to strike, you should quickly get below the treeline and get into a grove of small trees.

Telephone lines are extremely dangerous during a storm.

Lightning strike survivors often have difficulty with short-term memory.

When a person is struck by lightning, the result can be cardiac arrest.

Lightning can spread out some 60 Ft. upon striking Earth's surface.

If there is no shelter, you should crouch on the balls of your feet in the open, keeping twice as far away from a tree as it is tall.