Question

thundermuffs
by cindy blobaum
stephen (interrupting): cool. did they say when well get our first thunderstorm?
dad: no, it wasnt a forecast. they were talking about storm safety. . . what to do if severe weather comes along.
theresa: i know what ill do. ill head straight for the porch to watch the clouds build and the lightning flash. i want to get a comfortable chair so i wont have to sit on the floor.
mom (in warning tone): only if there are no tornado warnings. remember:
ain may help our gardens grow, but watch out when the strong winds blow.\
olivia: thats right. (recites) \when the tornado sirens sound, you are safest underground.\
ryan (annoyed): we know, we know. (in a singsong voice) and. . . \when lightning flashes you can see, never stand under a tall tree.\
use the passage to answer the question.
which is a main topic of this passage?
(1 point)
○ weather forecasts
○ how to stay safe during a hurricane
○ how lightning works
○ staying safe in severe weather
check answer remaining attempts : 3

Explanation:

• "weather forecasts" is incorrect as the passage says it's not a forecast but about storm safety.
• "how to stay safe during a hurricane" is too narrow; the passage covers severe weather in general (tornado, lightning, strong winds), not just hurricanes.
• "how lightning works" is incorrect as the passage doesn't explain lightning's mechanism, just a safety tip about it.
• "staying safe in severe weather" matches the passage's content about storm safety, tornado warnings, and safety tips for different severe weather situations.

Answer:

D. staying safe in severe weather