Safety Tips
If you see lightning outside, list two things you should stay away from.
Answers may vary. Some correct answers would be: electric equipment, windows, water pipes, electronics, trees, etc.
Lightning is _____'s warning to head indoors.
Lightning is nature's warning to head indoors.
Lightning is formed in the _______.
Lightning is formed in the clouds.
True or false: Sound travels faster than light.
False: Light travels faster than sound. This is why we can see lightning before we hear thunder.
A. 27
B. 29.5
C. 35
D. 41
The world's oldest dog lived to be _____ years old.
A. 27
B. 29.5
C. 35
D. 41
True or False: There has to be rain in order for lightning to be present.
False.
True or false: Lightning is helpful to nature.
*** DOUBLE JEOPARDY ***
True!
* You can earn Double Jeopardy by also telling how Lightning is helpful to nature. (What nutrient does it put into the ground and air?)
A single stroke of lightning carries _______ of volts of electricity.
A single stroke of lightning carries millions of volts of electricity.
What is Thunder?
Thunder is the heat from lightning expanding the air around it. It makes a loud booming sound, and we can observe it after the flash of lightning.
True or false: Snails have teeth.
TRUE! Between 1,000 and 12,000 teeth, to be precise. They aren’t like ours, though. You’ll find the snail's tiny 'teeth' all over its file-like tongue.
If you're caught outdoors, stay away from _____ spaces, and avoid standing near ____ objects such as trees.
If you're caught outdoors, stay away from open spaces, and avoid standing near tall objects such as trees.
True or false: Lightning strikes always before rain falls.
false - Lightning can strike before or after rain falls. There doesn't even have to be rain for lightning to strike!
Lightning is formed when ____ crystals and ____ droplets swirl and swarm together. When the particles rush together, they become electrically charged.
Lightning is formed when ice crystals and water droplets swirl and swarm together. When the particles rush together, they become electrically charged.
What does the word expand mean?
Expand = make larger. Thunder is the sound of the air expanding because of lightning's heat.
Which season do your nails typically grow the fastest? (Summer, winter, spring, or fall)
Summer!
Wait ___ minutes after the last sound of thunder or flash of lightning before going outside.
Wait 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder or flash of lightning before going outside.
Lightning is called: Nature's ________.
Lightning is called: Nature's Fireworks.
True or false: Lightning can be 3x hotter than the sun.
False: Lightning can be 5x-6x hotter than the sun!
Finish the quote: "When _____ roars, go ______."
Finish the quote: "When thunder roars, go indoors."
The longest anyone has held their breath underwater has been:
A. 20 minutes
B. 12 minutes
C. 17 minutes
D. 24 minutes
The longest anyone has held their breath underwater has been:
A. 20 minutes
B. 12 minutes
C. 17 minutes
D. 24 minutes
Stay away from sinks and showers. Lightning can travel through water pipes.
Lightning strikes the ground about ____ million times each year!
A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25
Lightning strikes the ground about 25 million times each year!
A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25
The sun is about 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightning can reach up to _________ degrees Fahrenheit.
The sun is about 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightning can reach up to 60,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
Scientists say lightning strikes the surface of the Earth about ____ times each second.
Scientists say lightning strikes the surface of the Earth about 100 times each second.
What color are Flamingoes when they are born?
They are born grey/white.