Static Electricity and Lightning

What is the process of gaining or losing electrons called?

• Insulating

• Conducting

• Discharging

• Charging

Which of the following is NOT a method of charging materials?

• Charging by induction

• Charging by contact

• Charging by friction

• Charging by radiation

What is a common condition that can lead to static electricity incidents?

• High humidity

• Drier air

• Wet surfaces

• Cold temperatures

Which material is a good conductor of electricity?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Rubber

• Gold

What must be present for an explosion to occur due to static electricity?

• Water and heat

• Fuel and oxygen

• Only oxygen

• Only fuel

What is the first condition needed to create an explosion?

• Presence of fuel

• Discharge of electricity

• Ignition energy

• Sufficient charge buildup

What phenomenon causes lightning?

• Heat from the sun

• Electromagnetic waves

• Friction between clouds

• Static discharge from the ground

How many people are struck by lightning each year in the U.S.?

• About 1000

• About 100

• About 400

• About 2000

What should you do when you hear thunder?

• Ignore it

• Find a tree for shelter

• Go indoors

• Stay outside

Which of the following is a safe place during a lightning storm?

• In a vehicle with windows up

• Under a tree

• Near metal fences

• On a hill