Lightning Facts A True Or False Quiz

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Telephone lines are extremely dangerous during a storm.
- True
- False

About This Quiz

Explore the intriguing aspects of lightning in this true or false quiz titled 'Lightning Facts'. This quiz tests your knowledge on lightning-related safety, historical beliefs, and impacts. It is relevant for learners interested in meteorology and safety measures during storms.

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

A. True

Explanation

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

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3.

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

A. True

Explanation

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

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4.

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

A. True

Explanation

This all depends on the soil's characteristics.

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5.

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.
- True
- 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.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. 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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7.

Lightning strike survivors often have difficulty with short-term memory.
- True
- 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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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.
- True
- 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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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.
- True
- 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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Lightning kills an average of 50 people per year in the United States.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

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

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Lightning Facts a True Or False Quiz

Telephone lines are extremely dangerous during a storm.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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