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Comprehension questions for above image:

1. What is the purpose in having the diagram on the first page?
1. to illustrate how floods happen
2. to illustrate what happens to a car in a flood
3. to illustrate how flood waters rise
4. to illustrate how rain causes floods

2. What is a common misconception people have about staying in their cars in a flood?
1. People think their car will stay on the ground.
2. People think their car will leak.
3. People think their car will just float away.
4. People think the car only floats in shallow water.

3. According to the poster, what is the alternative to staying in your car in a flood?
1. Stay on the ground, don’t drown
2. Stay on the ground, turn around
3. Turn around, don’t drown
4. Turn around, stay safe

4. What occupation did the author of this poster probably have?
1. weather forecaster
2. scientist
3. teacher
4. road maintenance

5. What conclusion can you make about driving in water based on the poster?
1. It does not take much water to cause a problem.
2. It takes a lot of water to sweep a car away.
3. It is safe to drive in 8 inches of water.
4. It is safe to drive in water if you have a truck.

1. What is the purpose in having the diagram on the first page?
1. to illustrate how floods happen
2. to illustrate what happens to a car in a flood
3. to illustrate how flood waters rise
4. to illustrate how rain causes floods

2. What is a common misconception people have about staying in their cars in a flood?
1. People think their car will stay on the ground.
2. People think their car will leak.
3. People think their car will just float away.
4. People think the car only floats in shallow water.

3. According to the poster, what is the alternative to staying in your car in a flood?
1. Stay on the ground, don’t drown
2. Stay on the ground, turn around
3. Turn around, don’t drown
4. Turn around, stay safe

4. What occupation did the author of this poster probably have?
1. weather forecaster
2. scientist
3. teacher
4. road maintenance

5. What conclusion can you make about driving in water based on the poster?
1. It does not take much water to cause a problem.
2. It takes a lot of water to sweep a car away.
3. It is safe to drive in 8 inches of water.
4. It is safe to drive in water if you have a truck.