What Happens When You Are Struck By Lightning?

The video explores the phenomenon of lightning, explaining its formation in storm clouds and the mechanics of a lightning strike. It delves into the effects of lightning on the human body, including the potential for burns, nerve damage, and other health risks. The video also discusses the odds of being struck by lightning and the various factors that influence the severity of a strike.

What is the leading theory about how lightning is formed?

• Ice crystals in clouds collide and build up an electrical charge.

• Clouds absorb sunlight and release it as lightning.

• Lightning is a result of volcanic activity.

• Lightning is caused by the Earth's magnetic field.

What initiates a typical cloud-to-ground lightning bolt?

• A positive charge from the ground.

• A gust of wind.

• A stepped leader of negative charges.

• A sudden drop in temperature.

What happens to the air when a lightning bolt ionizes it?

• It freezes.

• It becomes plasma.

• It evaporates.

• It turns into a solid.

What are Lichtenberg figures?

• Cloud formations during a storm.

• Burn marks on the skin caused by lightning.

• Electrical circuits used in lightning rods.

• Patterns formed by lightning on the ground.

What is the most dangerous effect of a lightning strike on the human body?

• Burns on the skin.

• Irregular heartbeat or fibrillation.

• Burst eardrums.

• Temporary blindness.

Which condition is NOT a potential long-term effect of being struck by lightning?

• Personality changes.

• Sleep disorders.

• Increased intelligence.

• Memory loss.

What factor does NOT influence the severity of a lightning strike on a person?

• The exact point of contact on the body.

• The presence of metal jewelry.

• The type of clothing worn.

• The route the electricity takes through the body.