Directions: Assess which of the following statement provides best explanation as to the risk of lightning occurrence in each identified location by writing the corresponding letter under Explanation column. Evaluate whether the location (refer to Figure 1) is safe or unsafe from lightning strike by putting a check mark (/) on the appropriate column.Lightning rods offer a pathway for lightning to travel directly to the ground.Accumulated negative charges seeks the easiest possible route to reach the positive charges surroundingStaying away from metal conductors and electronic devices limits the flow ofTall objects allow higher attraction to the charges at the bottom of the clouds resulting to an indirect struck to objectsPeople are good conductor than the air surroundingLocationExplanationSafeUnsafe1. On top of the mountain 2. Taking cover under the tree 3. Standing in the middle of the road 4. Staying inside a house with lightning rod Directions: Assess which of the following statement provides best explanation as to the riskof lightning occurrence in each identified location by writing the corresponding letter underExplanation column. Evaluate whether the location (refer to Figure 1) is safe or unsafe fromlightning strike by putting a check mark (/) on the appropriate column.A. Lightning rods offer a pathway for lightning to travel directly to the ground.B. Accumulated negative charges seeks the easiest possible route to reach thepositive charges surrounding it.C. Staying away from metal conductors and electronic devices limits the flow ofcharges.D. Tall objects allow higher attraction to the charges at the bottom of the cloudsresulting to an indirect struck to objects nearby.E. People are good conductor than the air surrounding it.LocationExplanationSafeUnsafe1. On top of the mountain2. Taking cover under the tree3. Standing in the middle of the road4. Staying inside a house with lightning rod

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Directions: Assess which of the following statement provides best explanation as to the risk of lightning occurrence in each identified location by writing the corresponding letter under Explanation column. Evaluate whether the location (refer to Figure 1) is safe or unsafe from lightning strike by putting a check mark (/) on the appropriate column.

Lightning rods offer a pathway for lightning to travel directly to the ground.
Accumulated negative charges seeks the easiest possible route to reach the positive charges surrounding
Staying away from metal conductors and electronic devices limits the flow of
Tall objects allow higher attraction to the charges at the bottom of the clouds resulting to an indirect struck to objects

People are good conductor than the air surrounding

Location	Explanation	Safe	Unsafe
1. On top of the mountain
2. Taking cover under the tree
3. Standing in the middle of the road
4. Staying inside a house with lightning rod