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Lightning and thunder happen at the same time, but you see the lightning before you hear the thunder. Explain why this is so.
Explaining why lightning is seen before thunder · Asked in 1 wave, 2008 · 1,505 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Complete | Partial | Unsatisfactory/incorrect | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 66% | 6% | 28% | 1505 | ±3 | |
| Urban | 63% | 6% | 31% | 479 | ±5 | |
| Suburban | 71% | 5% | 24% | 665 | ±5 | |
| Rural | 62% | 6% | 33% | 361 |
General Social Survey 2008 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2008 | 2008-04-17 to 2008-09-13 | face to face | 2,023 | 1,505 |
| ±6 |