Which of the following is an effect of a thunderstorm? Heavy rains that cause flooding, lightning that can cause fires, and strong winds that can blow over power lines or trees. true There is no damage caused by a thunderstorm. false In the thunderstorm, there is just a lot of rain, no damage. false A thunderstorm can destroy buildings and crops. false Single During this type of severe weather, hail may also form. hurricane false tornado false thunderstorm true rain storm false Single What should you do if caught outside during a thunderstorm? EXCEPT: Don't be the tallest object. false Stay away from isolated trees, towers, and utility poles. false Try to outrun the storm true If with a group of people spread out. false Single What should you do if during an outdoor activity you hear thunder? Wait until the event organizers tell you to leave. false Speak out and find safe shelter. true Until you see lightning it's okay. false Spread out on the ground. false Single The onset of precipitation is the beginning of which stage in the formation of a thunderstorm? cumulus false dissipating false mature true tornadic false Single What makes Philippines vulnerable to hydrometeorological hazards? The country’s archipelagic form false The country’s geographical location true The country is overpopulated false The country's topography false Single Which of the following components is not needed in thunderstorm formation? Humidity false Rising unstable air false Lifting mechanism to keep the air rising false Presence of intertropical convergence zone true Single Which of the following defines the developing stage of a thunderstorm? Storm is composed of downward flowing of the air false Strong winds and frequent lighting are present false Lasts about ten minutes true None of the above false Single Under what circumstances is there unstable air? cooler air under the warmer air false warmer air under cooler air true cooler air East of warmer air false warmer air East of cooler air false Single A severe thunderstorm is one that has wind gusts of at least 80 kilometers per hour (50 mph) false hail that is at least 2 cm in diameter false a funnel of clouds false one or more of any of these answers. true Single