Volcanos
How fast does lava flow?
Lava can travel at 100 to 200 miles per hour
Which warning means that a tornado has been seen in your area?
A. Tornado Watch
B. Tornado Warning
B. Tornado Warning
During a lightning storm should you hide under a tall tree?
No. Lightning will often strike the tallest thing in an area.
Does the human body float on top of an avalanche?
No the human body sinks. To stay on top pretend you are swimming in an Olympic event.
Erupting Volcanos emit CO2. When inside a house is it best to get away from this poisonous gas by going upstairs or downstairs?
CO2 collects near the ground so head upstairs to get away from the poison.
During a tornado would you be safer next to a window or in the basement?
Basement
Could you hide from lightning by staying in water?
No. Water conducts electricity so if a lightning strikes water you will be fried even if you are away from the strike.
How fast can an avalanche travel?
a. 80 MPH
b. 60 MPH
c. 100 MPH
a. 80 MPH
Lava is heading your way. Is it best to try and "surf" the lava or get behind a ditch so the lava is diverted away from you?
Get behind a ditch. Lava is too hot (2,200F) to surf.
Should you stay inside your car if a tornado is coming towards you?
Tornadoes treat cars like volleyballs, so you do NOT want to be stuck inside one.
If you are in a flat field during a lightning storm should you lay flat on the ground or curl up into a ball?
Don't lie flat. The ground is conductive, so you want as little of your body touching it as possible.
Do loud noises set off avalanches?
No. Unless it is as loud as a bomb going off, and then you just have another problem.
Volcanos can spit out chunks of red-hot rocks. If some come flying your way should you run or make like a roly-poly bug and curl up into a ball.
If you can't get inside a building running away won't help much. Roll up like a ball and protect your head and neck.
If you are outside when a tornado hits should you hide under a bridge / overpass?
NO! If the tornado hits the bridge or overpass you will be hit will falling bridge/overpass parts.
Should you take all metal parts off of your clothes and accessories if you are outside during a lightning storm?
YES! Lightning is attracted to metal - no matter how small the metal is.
If trapped in an avalanche you should hold your arm in front of your face to create an air pocket.
Yes. Air is important to breathing.
Yellowstone is on top of a volcano. How far below the surface is the hot magma?
a. about 2 miles
b. about 10 miles
c. about 20 miles
b. about 10 miles
If you are caught outside during a tornado how can you stay alive?
Flatten yourself to the ground.
Get in a ditch or gully.
Stay away from trees, cars or other objects.
Why does lightning cause thunder?
Lightning heats up the air and the air expands quickly. That creates thunder.
If you are buried in an avalanche should you start screaming at the top of your lungs for help?
No. Compacted snow is like soundproofing. Wait till you can hear the rescuers or you will use up all your air.