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Question:
In a lightning storm, which is normally the safest option?
Answer Options:
(A) Hide under a metal vehicle such as a truck or farm tractor.
(B) Walk to the middle of a large open area (farm field or athletic field) as far away from trees as possible.
(C) Hide under a tree and stoop down (get into the lightning crouch) to make yourself less of a target for lightning.
(D) Hide inside a metal vehicle such as a car or enclosed farm tractor.
(E) Hold up your umbrella to act like a lightning rod to dissipate electric charge into the air.