One of the ways to stay safe from the danger of lightning is to know how far away the approaching storm is. If you see a flash of lightning and then hear thunder approximately 15 seconds later, the lightning is

A. one mile from your location.
B. fifteen miles from your location.
C. right on top of your location.
D. three miles from your location.


Answer: D

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