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Lightning Safety : Steps to Follow

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Why to squat low on the ground during thunderstorm?

A

You dont have any safe place

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To make yourself smallest target

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Your in open field

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C To make yourself smallest target
When you dont have any safe places or you might be in open area then it is better to make yourself to smallest target for lightning & do not lie on ground.

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