Rod Building

The highest part of your roof is the BEST place to put a

lightning rod.

• False

• True

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A__________ protects buildings and other structures from lightning strikes.

• levee

• lightning rod

A _____________________ protects buildings and other structures from lightning strikes.

• sandbags

• lightning rod

• levee

A lightning rod protects a building when lightning strikes it. The best way to decide if a lightning rod works correctly is to put it on a building and see if–

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What is the primary function of a lightning rod in building protection?

• To conduct electricity safely to the ground

• To prevent rain from entering the building

• To enhance the building's aesthetic appeal

• To increase the building's height

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Which material is most commonly used for constructing lightning rods?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Copper

• Glass

How does a lightning rod protect a building during a storm?

• By absorbing the lightning

• By deflecting the lightning

• By conducting the lightning safely to the ground

• By preventing the lightning from striking

In which part of a building is a lightning rod typically installed?

• Basement

• Roof

• Walls

• Foundation

What scientific principle allows a lightning rod to protect buildings?

• Insulation

• Conduction

• Reflection

• Absorption

Which of the following is a key component of a lightning protection system besides the rod itself?

• Grounding system

• Solar panel

• Wind turbine

• Rain gutter