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Questions Related to some natural phenomena

________ is the indication to rush for safer place.
  1. Thunder

  2. Rain

  3. Clouds

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hearing thunder is an alert to rush to a safer place. It could be dangerous to be out during thunderstorm.

When you are in forest during lightning which is safe place?

  1. Open field

  2. Under tall trees

  3. Under short trees

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lightning get attracted towards the tallest target, in forest it is good idea to take shelter under short trees to protect yourself from lightning.

If you are travelling by car during thunderstorm which place is safe?

  1. Under a tree

  2. Near street light

  3. Elevated places

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is better to remain in car, as it provides earthing to charges without harming you.

How lightning conductor is installed during construction of building?

  1. By keeping one end of rod open to air and another end of the rod buried deep in the ground.

  2. By keeping one end of rod closed and other end is buried deep in the ground.

  3. By keeping one end of rod open to air and other end is just touching the ground.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A

Why shouldn't one stand under a tree or a tall building during a thunderstorm?

  1. Lightning can strike trees and buildings,

  2. Trees and buildings may fall causing damage,

  3. Trees and buildings do not offer enough escape ground,

  4. None of the above,


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sometimes electric discharge can take place between the charged cloud and Earth. While passing over a tree or a tall building an opposite charge may be induced causing a lightning to strike the tree or a building and if the charge is large it may cause severe damage and may prove to be fatal. Thus, it is advised to stay away from tall buildings or tree during thunderstorms.

How can we be safe when there is occurrence of lightning?

  1. Taking shelter under building or house

  2. When travelling through car or bus, making sure windows and doors are shut

  3. If in forest, taking shelter under short trees

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

During lightning, we can be safe:

  • by taking shelter under buildings.
  • by ensuring that windows and doors of a car are shut while travelling in a car / bus.
  • by taking shelter under short trees while in forest.

Explore and answer :
Some children are playing in the playground. Suddenly clouds gather in the sky and there is thunder and lightning. What should they do now?
The children should_______.
Choose the correct answer.

  1. Run to their housesĀ 

  2. Stand under a tree

  3. Just stand at their placesĀ 

  4. Squat down


Correct Option: A

Which of the following is safest way to protect yourself from lightning?

  1. Run to an open field

  2. Open an umbrella for cover

  3. Take shelter under a tree

  4. Squat low on ground


Correct Option: D
Franklin showed that _______ and the spark from our clothes during winters are the same phenomena. Fill in the blanks.
  1. thunder-storm

  2. earthquake

  3. lightning

  4. rain


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Benjamin Franklin, an American scientist, discovered that lightning and spark from your clothes during winters are same phenomena. Electric spark on large scale is known as lightning.

_______ is nature's most powerful display of static electricity.

  1. Current electricity

  2. Lightning

  3. Conduction

  4. Induction


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lightning is a natural phenomenon, which occurs when two clouds strike with each other and produce huge amount of electricity.