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1. About 100 people ________________ each year from lightning and the fires it causes.
2. Don’t use a ___________________________ when there is lightning unless there’s an emergency.
3. ______________________ and lightning happen together.
4. Never stand under a tree during a thunderstorm because _________________ objects attract lightning.
5. Lightning is caused by the motion of clouds and wind which causes an ______________________ imbalance.
6. The best place to be when lighting strikes is _____________________.
7. If you are outside, you should stay in the open and go to the _________________________ point.
8. When there is lightning, you should ______________________ electrical equipment and appliances.
9. If you are in or near ____________________, get out and get away.
Circle the correct TRUE or FALSE answer for each sentence:
A. When there is lightning, you should get under a tree. TRUE | FALSE
B. There have to be clouds for lightning to strike. TRUE | FALSE
C. You usually see lightning before you hear thunder. TRUE | FALSE
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