It Is Impossible to Warn People of Every Lightning Flash

question 110

Multiple Choice

It is impossible to warn people of every lightning flash because:

• A) it kills few people compared to the other types of severe weather, so it isn't studied as much.
• B) scientists don't understand exactly how it forms.
• C) it strikes so frequently and in so many places.
• D) people are only struck by lightning a few times each decade, so most don't listen to warnings.

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