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Lightning

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is lightning?

a)

An electrical charge built inside a cloud moving towards a similarly charged object

b)

The heat that pushes away particles in the air from a lightning bolt

c)

An electrical charge built inside a cloud moving towards an oppositely charged object

d)

The heat that attracts particles in the air from a lightning bolt

2.

Who studies the earth's atmospheric phenomena?

a)

Geologist

b)

Meteorologist

c)

Astrologist

d)

Ufologist

3.

A __________ electrical charge is created by friction which does not move unless motivated by an oppositely charged object.

a)

Positive

b)

Static

c)

Negative

d)

Moving

4.

What causes electric charges to build up in thunderstorms?

a)

Pebbles

b)

Ice

c)

Electric

d)

Water vapour

5.

Which charges attract each other?

a)

Positive and positive

b)

Negative and negative

c)

Positive and negative

6.

Which is not a type of discharge?

a)

Cloud-to-ground

b)

Cloud-to-sun

c)

Cloud-to-cloud

d)

Cloud-to-atmosphere

7.

What comes after the lightning?

a)

Thunder

b)

Smoke

c)

Tsunami

d)

Rain

8.

What happens when there is a thunder?

a)

A bright light will appear

b)

A loud sound will be heard

c)

A burnt smell will be noticed

d)

A strong force will be felt

9.

How hot is the lightning compared to the sun?

a)

2 times hotter

b)

3 times hotter

c)

4 times hotter

d)

5 times hotter

10.

What must we do when there are lightning and thunder?

a)

stay in open vehicles, structures, and spaces

b)

stay inside the house

c)

stay where you are

d)

stay under a tree