Question

If no safe shelter is available during an electrical storm,_______ on the ground away from water.If no safe shelter is available during an electrical storm,_______ on the ground away from water. Stay away. Note: Avoid water, high ground, open spaces and all metal objects.

Answer 1

Answer:

Stand is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Lightening is unpredictable characteristic of a thunderstorm and no one is absolutely protected form lightening.  One can reduce the risk of death or injury by following proven guidelines. During lightening the safest location is to be inside large enclosed structures that have plumbing and wiring, so when lightening strikes the wiring will conduct electricity and direct it to the ground.  If no buildings are nearby then one can take refuge in a a vehicle such as Van, school. If you are outside stay away from trees, tall objects and water. When thunder roars go indoors. An you are away from shelter then stand on the ground and stay away from water.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B) stand.

If no safe shelter is available during an electrical storm, stand on the ground away from water.

Electrical storms are very dangerous. You need to immediately stop any activity in the outside and go indoors or to a safe shelter. If no safe shelter is available during an electrical storm, stand on the ground away from water. Stay away from any metal, avoid electricity, and turn off any computer, radio or TV.

The other options of the question were A) lie and C) sit.