Weather Safety For Kids Trivia Quiz

Answer: Go inside and stay away from windows.

Lightning can strike in an area long before rain arrives. If you see lightning in the distance, it is best to immediately find the safest place where it won't strike you. That means going indoors and staying away from windows and other openings like doors in case it strikes nearby.

Answer: No, never.

When the ice begins to melt in the spring, it may melt from underneath. This means that the ice may be thinner than it looks. A dog may weigh less than you, or may move faster. This means that they may be able to move more safely on the ice than you. Never follow your dog onto the ice if you are without an adult in case the ice is thinner than you think. You may run the risk of breaking through the ice and falling in the ice cold water. Falling in ice cold water is a very dangerous situation that you should avoid.

Answer: No

It gets very hot in cars when they are parked in the sunshine. If you lie down for a nap in a hot car, you may be overcome by the heat and endanger yourself with heatstroke, a very dangerous condition that is life threatening. If you are outside and get tired, it is best to go inside and lie down in your own bed for a nap.

Answer: Bathroom

Sheltering in a tub in the bathroom during a tornado is often recommended by weather experts. The walls and framework of bathrooms tend to be stronger than other rooms: the pipes in the walls provide extra strength, and the heavy tub gives extra support from below.

The best place to shelter from a tornado is in a corner in the basement, but if there isn't a basement in your house, the tub in the bathroom is the next best place to stay safe during these storms.

Answer: Pet food

Every family should have an emergency kit with supplies for a few days in case of storms that cause extended power outage or force families to remain indoors for a number of days and they are unable to get out to stores. Kits should include supplies for at least 72 hours. Emergency kits should include water, food for humans, first aid supplies, a flashlight, and a battery operated or crank radio. If you have a pet, food for them should also be included in case you run out during a storm or power outage.

Answer: Wipe it down with a dry cloth if it gets dirty.

If your area is experiencing a true drought, it means that it hasn't rained much and water is in very short supply. Water needs to be saved for emergencies and important things like watering crops during droughts. Although a clean bicycle is nice, keeping it clean is not an emergency, so if it gets dirty, remember to clean it without water if you are experiencing a drought.

Answer: A large fire that spreads quickly through forests and brush.

If wildfires get too close to cities and towns, there will usually be evacuations to keep people safe. This means that everyone will have to leave town in case the fire begins spreading to houses and buildings nearby. If you are involved in an evacuation, it is important to act quickly, remain calm, and follow the directions of adults who are helping you.

Answer: Remain calm, find an alternative source of light if one is needed, wait for the power to come on.

Staying inside the house away from windows is important during thunderstorms in case lightning strikes nearby. If the power goes out at night and an alternative source of light is needed, the best to use is a flashlight, so be sure to keep extra batteries on hand. Simply waiting for the power to come back on is the best solution since power outages usually need to be fixed by the local power company.

Some outages only last a few seconds, while others take longer, so patience is sometimes needed.

Answer: Guard your nose, mouth, and eyes from the flying debris and get inside as soon as possible.

Strong winds sometimes pick up sticks, garbage, and other debris, so it is important that you guard your eyes, nose, mouth, and ears when moving to safety in a windstorm. Moving quickly while paying attention to your surroundings is the best way to ensure that you will arrive at a safe place. That way, you won't trip and fall over something that has blown over.

Answer: Get help from a nearby safe place or call for help if you have a phone.

On very cold days, it is important that you are not stranded outside. If you arrive at school and find that it is unexpectedly locked, you need to get help from a trusted person or telephone an emergency number. You can be harmed by very cold weather if you stay out in it for a long time, so it is important that you get to a warm, safe place as soon as possible.