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lightning

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the device used to detect electricity

a)

electroscope

b)

thermometer

c)

barometer

d)

kaleidoscope

2.

earthing is the process of transferring electricity from the roof to the ground

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

which of the following are NOT the precautionary steps to protect ourselves from lightning?

a)

call someone using your mobile phone

b)

don't take baths

c)

go outside to see the weather

d)

stay away from conductors

4.

which charge does the clouds carry during lightning?

a)

positive

b)

neutral

c)

negative

d)

none

5.

thunderclouds carry electric charges

a)

true

b)

false

6.

is it advisable to take shelter under a long tree

a)

yes

b)

no

7.

thunder and lightning occur due to the collision of.....

a)

atoms

b)

molecules

c)

charges

d)

clouds

8.

a lightning conductor is made up of....

a)

gold

b)

silver

c)

copper

d)

gold dust

9.

safe place to hide during lightning is.....

a)

under a tree

b)

inside a building

c)

near electrical appliances

d)

inside a car

10.

why is light seen before sound during lightning

a)

because light travels faster than sound

b)

lightning does not allow sound to escape