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Correct! A good lightning safety plan should also consider where the nearest shelter is and how long it will take people to get there.
Incorrect. This is a correct answer, but it is not the only factor to consider.
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Incorrect. A lightning safety plan should be an integral part of any outdoor event.
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Incorrect. Heat lightning is too far away to hear thunder, but still very dangerous.
Correct! Your chance of being struck by lightning is influenced by many factors! Thunderstorms most often occur during the afternoon and evening hours, making this time of day more hazardous and most often occur between April and October, making this time of year more hazardous. The states bordering the Gulf of Mexico (TX, LA, MS, AL, FL) make up about 15% of the total area of the Continental US, but collectively they receive almost 30% of all its recorded lightning strikes. Meanwhile, the states bordering the Pacific Ocean (CA, OR, WA) make up more than 10% of Continental US, but receive less than 1% of all its annual lightning strikes.
Incorrect. This is a correct answer, but not the only factor.
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