Multiple choice Lightning strikes are more frequent in hilly areas because in such areas, clouds are comparatively farther from the ground in such areas, trees are densely populated and there is more greenery in such areas, clouds are comparatively closer to the ground in such areas, precipitation occurs regularly in such areas, river water flows freely Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation This is the correct option. Lightning strikes are more frequent in hilly areas because in such areas, clouds are comparatively closer to the ground.