S.P.O.T. Quiz

Name: ____________________________School Position______________________________

Please select your answer choice then submit your quiz to your school weather safety coordinator(s).  Thank you for your participation. 

1.	What are the best recommended lightning safety actions? 			
a.	When thunder roars, go indoors. Once the rain has ceased, return outdoors. 
b.	When thunder roars, go indoors. If lightning is not observed, return outdoors.
c.	When thunder is heard within 30 minutes of seeing lightning, go & stay inside.  
d.	When thunder roars, go indoors. Wait 30 minutes after thunder to return outdoors. 
Your Answer:______

2.	When is a severe thunderstorm issued? 					
a.	When lightning is expected. 
b.	When a tornado is expected. 
c.	When hail >1 inch is expected. 
d.	When wind gusts of 40 mph are expected. 
											Your Answer:______			
3.	When would it best seek shelter from lightning?
a.	When you see lightning. 
b.	When the forecast calls for an 80% chance of thunderstorms. 
c.	When cumulus clouds are observed. 
d.	When tall, building cumulus clouds are observed. 
Your Answer:______

4.	What is the difference between a Watch and a Warning? 			
a.	Watch = Seek Shelter Immediately & Warning = Eye to the Sky
b.	Watch = Eye to the Sky & Warning = Seek Shelter Immediately
c.	Watch = Imminent Danger & Warning = Conditions favorable for Severe Weather
d.	Watch = Severe Storms Ongoing & Warning = Severe Storms Expected
Your Answer:______

5.	A thunderstorm watch is in effect, and a tornado warning is issued for your location. You immediately look outside, and see a wall of very heavy rain coming toward you.  What would be the best course of action?  
a.	Open windows to equalize the pressure, then crouch down and cover your head.  
b.	A tornado is not seen, so thus not a threat. You do not seek tornado shelter. 
c.	Move into an interior room, away from windows. Crouch down and cover your head.
d.	Since the main threats are hail and strong winds, you do not seek tornado shelter										Your Answer:______