Fast Facts
lightning strikes the earth _______times per second.
100!
What should you stay away from outside when you see lightning.
Tall buildings or trees.
Lightning is made by ____________.
electricity
How many people are killed by lightning each year in the U.S?
60
What should you stay away from inside a house?
.couch
.paper
.water pipes
Water pipes!
True or false:A tornado has to form when there is lightning.
FALSE
True or False:Lightning can strike when there is no rain.
True!
You should not go near __________________.
You should not go near water pipes or tall items.
Is lightning made just by rain?
No
Does lightning have nitrogen in it?
yes!
Should you go in a tall building when you see lighting?
NO!
True or false: When lightning is created it stays in the cloud for two days
FALSE
Yes or no:lightning is hotter than the sun.
YES!
Can you use cell phones when you see lightning?
Yes
How does lightning begin?
When tiny partials bump in to one another.