Grade 6 Severe Weather Safety Quiz: Test Your Knowledge (With Answers)

📚 Quick Study Guide

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• Tornadoes: Seek shelter in a basement, storm cellar, or interior room on the lowest floor.
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• Thunderstorms: Stay indoors. Avoid water and electronic devices. If outside, avoid high ground and tall, isolated trees. Remember the 30/30 rule: if the time between seeing lightning and hearing thunder is 30 seconds or less, seek shelter. Wait 30 minutes after the last thunder before resuming outdoor activities.
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• Hurricanes: Evacuate if advised by authorities. If staying, secure your home, stock up on supplies, and stay informed through weather alerts.
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• Hailstorms: Seek shelter immediately. If driving, pull over to a safe location.
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• Flash Floods: Move to higher ground. Never drive or walk through floodwaters. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
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• Heat Waves: Stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activities during peak heat hours, and seek air-conditioned environments.
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• Blizzards: Stay indoors. If travel is necessary, pack a survival kit and inform others of your route and expected arrival time.

Practice Quiz

1. What is the safest place to be during a tornado?
1. A) Near a window
2. B) In a car
3. C) In a basement
4. D) Under a tree
2. What should you do if you are caught outside during a thunderstorm?
1. A) Seek shelter under a tall tree
2. B) Lie flat on the ground in an open area
3. C) Seek shelter in a low-lying area
4. D) Seek shelter indoors
3. What is the best course of action during a hurricane warning?
1. A) Go to the beach to watch the waves
2. B) Ignore the warning and continue with your plans
3. C) Evacuate if advised by authorities
4. D) Open all the windows in your house
4. What should you NOT do during a hailstorm?
1. A) Seek shelter indoors
2. B) Cover your head
3. C) Stay outside to watch the hail
4. D) Protect your pets
5. What should you do if there is a flash flood in your area?
1. A) Drive through the floodwaters
2. B) Walk through the floodwaters
3. C) Move to higher ground
4. D) Stay in your basement
6. During a heat wave, what is the MOST important thing to do?
1. A) Drink sugary drinks
2. B) Stay hydrated
3. C) Exercise outside during midday
4. D) Wear heavy clothing
7. What should you do during a blizzard?
1. A) Go outside to play in the snow
2. B) Stay indoors
3. C) Drive around to check on neighbors
4. D) Open all the windows