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Some natural phenomenon

Total questions: 116

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An electroscope is a device which is used to find if an object is

a)

charged

b)

magnetised

c)

hot

d)

free of cracks

2.

The outermost layer of earth is called

a)

mantle

b)

outer core

c)

inner core

d)

crust

3.

Which of the following cannot be charged easily by friction?

a)

A plastic scale

b)

A copper rod

c)

An inflated balloon

d)

A woolen cloth

4.

When two bodies are rubbed against each other, they acquire

a)

Equal and similar charges

b)

Equal and opposite charges

c)

Unequal and similar charges

d)

Unequal and opposite charges

5.

Which of the following produces charge ?

a)

gum

b)

amber

c)

lac

d)

fructose

6.

Like charges

a)

can repel or attract each other depending on the quantity of charge

b)

can repel or attract each other depending on conditions

c)

always repel each other

d)

always attract each other

7.

When an uncharged body B is brought into contact with a positively charged body A:

a)

A loses its charge

b)

B acquires positive charge

c)

B acquire no charge

d)

B acquires negative charge

8.

The place of origin of an earthquake is called

a)

Focus

b)

epicenter

c)

Disc

d)

None of these

9.

Which of the following is negatively charged particle?

a)

proton

b)

electron

c)

neutron

d)

all of these

10.

An earthquake of magnitude 8-9 is

a)

not felt

b)

mild

c)

strong

d)

very strong

11.

During the development of thunderstorm, the charges accumulate near the upper edges of the cloud is –

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

neutral

d)

none of these

12.

Name the scientist who showed that lightening and spark from our clothes are essentially the same phenomenon ?

a)

Thomas Alva Edison

b)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

c)

Issac Newton

d)

Benjamin Franklin

13.

Which device is used to protect building from lightning ?

a)

Seismograph

b)

Barometer

c)

Lightning conductor

d)

Thermal conductor

14.

The movement of the earth’s plates causes

a)

cyclones

b)

lightning

c)

earthquakes

d)

thunderstorms

15.

Interaction of charges is called _______.

a)

lightning

b)

electrical discharge

c)

earthing

d)

electricity

16.

An electroscope is a device which is used to find if an object is

a)

charged

b)

magnetised

c)

hot

d)

free of cracks

17.

Like charges

a)

can repel or attract each other depending on the quantity of charge

b)

can repel or attract each other depending on conditions

c)

always repel each other

d)

always attract each other

18.

During the development of thunderstorm, the charges accumulate near the upper edges of the cloud is –

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

neutral

d)

none of these

19.

Name the scientist who showed that lightening and spark from our clothes are essentially the same phenomenon ?

a)

Thomas Alva Edison

b)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

c)

Issac Newton

d)

Benjamin Franklin

20.

Interaction of charges is called _______.

a)

lightning

b)

electrical discharge

c)

earthing

d)

electricity

21.

Static electricity is the electricity in which

a)

charges are in motion

b)

charges are at rest

c)

Both the options

22.

Identify the figure which is not suitable during thunder storms

a)
b)
c)
23.

Identify the figure which you are supposed do during lightning.

a)
b)
c)
24.

The aluminium strips in an electroscope are replaced by plastic strips and a charged body is brought in contact with the metal clip. will the electroscope work?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

I don't know

25.

What is the reason?

a)

it is only a play

b)

Static electricity

c)

Electricity

26.

Which of the following cannot be charged easily by friction?

a)

A plastic scale

b)

A copper rod

c)

An inflated balloon

d)

A woolen cloth

27.

When a plastic refill is rubbed with polythene ,it acquires a —————- charge

a)

Magnetic

b)

Plastic

c)

Small electric

d)

None of these

28.

Identify the image

a)

Microscope

b)

Endoscope

c)

Electroscope

d)

All of these

29.

The process of transferring of charge from a charged object to the earth is called —————-

a)

Charging

b)

Uncharging

c)

Earthing

d)

All

30.

Always lie down in an open place in case of lightening.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

During lightening contact with electrical appliances should be avoided

a)

True

b)

False

32.

How many types of charges are gained by rubbing objects?

a)

2

b)

1

c)

3

d)

4

33.

During lightening actually ——- takes place

a)

Electric discharge

b)

Electric charging

c)

Electric charge accumulation

d)

All of the above

34.

A lightning conductor usually has a rod made of

a)

copper

b)

glass

c)

pastic

35.

Identify the Y shaped structure in the given figure

a)

Lightning rod

b)

Plastic rod

c)

Water pipe

36.

The process of transfer of charges from a charged object to the earth is called

a)

earthing

b)

lightning

c)

oscillation motion

d)

electron movement

37.

Where is the lightning rod attached to protect the building from lightning?

a)

In the middle of the building

b)

On the bottom of the building

c)

On the top of the building

d)

All of these

38.

Lightning always follows

a)

a thunder

b)

rain pour

c)

the easiest path

d)

a straight path

39.

Amber is a

a)

metal

b)

rubber

c)

resin

d)

sugar

40.

The charge acquired by a glass rod when it is rubbed with silk is

a)

Negative

b)

Positive

c)

Both

d)

None

41.

Which is the surest test of charge on a body?

a)

Repulsion

b)

Lightning

c)

Combustion

d)

Insulation

42.

An electroscope is a device which is used to find if an object is

a)

charged

b)

magnetic

c)

free of cracks

d)

hot

43.

Which of the following is not likely to cause tsunami?

a)

Earthquake

b)

Lightning

c)

A major nuclear explosion under sea

d)

Volcanic eruption

44.

The process of electric discharge cannot occur between clouds and the earth.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

PLEASE RATE OUR PRESENTATION AND QUIZ

a)

5/5

b)

4/5

c)

3/5

d)

2/5

e)

1/5

46.

Richter scale is used to express the (a)   of an earthquake.

47.

When two bodies are rubbed against each other, they acquire

a)

Equal and similar charges

b)

Equal and opposite charges

c)

Unequal and similar charges

d)

Unequal and opposite charges

48.

An electroscope is a device which is used to find if an object is

a)

charged

b)

magnetised

c)

hot

d)

free of cracks

49.

The outermost layer of earth is called

a)

mantle

b)

outer core

c)

inner core

d)

crust

50.

Which of the following cannot be charged easily by friction?

a)

A plastic scale

b)

A copper rod

c)

An inflated balloon

d)

A woolen cloth

51.

When two bodies are rubbed against each other, they acquire

a)

Equal and similar charges

b)

Equal and opposite charges

c)

Unequal and similar charges

d)

Unequal and opposite charges

52.

Which of the following produces charge ?

a)

gum

b)

amber

c)

lac

d)

fructose

53.

Like charges

a)

can repel or attract each other depending on the quantity of charge

b)

can repel or attract each other depending on conditions

c)

always repel each other

d)

always attract each other

54.

When an uncharged body B is brought into contact with a positively charged body A:

a)

A loses its charge

b)

B acquires positive charge

c)

B acquire no charge

d)

B acquires negative charge

55.

Which of the following is negatively charged particle?

a)

proton

b)

electron

c)

neutron

d)

all of these

56.

An earthquake of magnitude 8-9 is

a)

not felt

b)

mild

c)

strong

d)

very strong

57.

During the development of thunderstorm, the charges accumulate near the upper edges of the cloud is –

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

neutral

d)

none of these

58.

Name the scientist who showed that lightening and spark from our clothes are essentially the same phenomenon ?

a)

Thomas Alva Edison

b)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

c)

Issac Newton

d)

Benjamin Franklin

59.

Which device is used to protect building from lightning ?

a)

Seismograph

b)

Barometer

c)

Lightning conductor

d)

Thermal conductor

60.

The movement of the earth’s plates causes

a)

cyclones

b)

lightning

c)

earthquakes

d)

thunderstorms

61.

Interaction of charges is called _______.

a)

lightning

b)

electrical discharge

c)

earthing

d)

electricity

62.

Static electricity is the electricity in which

a)

charges are in motion

b)

charges are at rest

c)

Both the options

63.

When two clouds having a huge amount of positive and negative charges approach each other, then

a)

the air becomes good conductor of electricity

b)

the air becomes bad conndcutor of electricity

c)

None of the above

64.

Identify the figure which is not suitable during thunder storms

a)
b)
c)
65.

Identify the figure which you are supposed do during lightning.

a)
b)
c)
66.

Plastic straws A and B are rubbed with dry cotton cloth. What will happen if they are brought near each other?

a)

Attract each other

b)

Repel each other

c)

Nothing will happen

67.

The like charges:

a)

(a) repel each other

b)

(b) attract each other

c)

(c) no interaction takes place

d)

(d) all of the above

68.

The shaking of earth is called:

a)

(a) tsunami

b)

(b) volcano

c)

(c) earthquake

d)

(d) all of the above

69.

Lightning occurs due to:

a)

(a) electric discharge

b)

(b) rain

c)

(c) wind

d)

(d) Lord Varun’s anger

70.

When we remove polyester or woollen clothes in dark, we can see a spark and hear a crackling sound. Which of the following is responsible for it?

a)

(a) Static electricity

b)

(b) Current electricity

c)

(c) Positive charge

d)

(d) Negative charge

71.

Two charged objects are brought close to each other. Choose the most appropriate statement from the following options:

a)

(a) They may attract

b)

(b) They may repel

c)

(c) There will be no effect

d)

(d) They may attract or repel depending on the type of charges they carry

72.

Building can be protected from lightning by using

a)

Lightning rod on the top of building

b)

(b) Wooden logs at the top of building

c)

(c) Lightning rod at the levels of building

d)

(d) All of the above

73.

Lightning occurred when two charges meet they are

a)

(a) both positive

b)

(b) both negative

c)

(c) one positive and other negative

d)

(d) none of the above

74.

Electroscope is used to

a)

(a) Check presence of charge

b)

(b) Presence of magnetism

c)

(c) Measure the temperature

d)

(d) Measure the conductivity

75.

The magnitude of an earthquake is measured in

a)

(a) Kelvin scale

b)

(b) Celsius scale

c)

(c) Decibel scale

d)

(d) Richter scale

76.

Major earthquakes are less likely to occur in

a)

(a) North-East India

b)

(b) Rajasthan

c)

(c) Rann of Kutch

d)

(d) Odisha

77.

Which of the following is NOT a method to charge an electrically neutral object ?

a)

Charging by Friction

b)

Charging by conduction

c)

Charging by Earthing

d)

Charging by induction

78.

The slow movement inside the earth is known as ____________.

a)

Plate Tectonics

b)

Convection Currents

c)

Tectonic Currents

d)

Tectonic Convections

79.

Which of the following cannot be charged easily by friction?

a)

A plastic scale

b)

A woollen cloth

c)

An inflated balloon

d)

A copper rod

80.

Which of the following produces charge ?

a)

Amber

b)

Lac

c)

Gum

d)

Fructose

81.

Name the scientist who showed that lightning and spark from our clothes are essentially the same phenomenon ?

a)

Thomas Alva Edison

b)

Franklin D Roosevelt

c)

Benjamin franklin

d)

Isaac Newton

82.

The aluminium strips in an electroscope are replaced by plastic strips and a charged body is brought in contact with the metal clip. Will the electroscope work ? Write YES or NO ( In caps to prevent spelling error )

(a)  

83.

Where is the lightning rod attached to protect the building from lightning?

a)

In the middle of the building

b)

On the bottom of the building

c)

On the top of the building

d)

All of these

84.

Richter scale is used to express the (a)   of an earthquake.

85.

Electroscope is used to

a)

(a) Check presence of charge

b)

(b) Presence of magnetism

c)

(c) Measure the temperature

d)

(d) Measure the conductivity

86.

Which of the following is negatively charged particle?

a)

proton

b)

electron

c)

neutron

d)

all of these

87.

Identify the figure which is not suitable during thunder storms

a)
b)
c)
88.

The process of transferring of charge from a charged object to the earth is called —————-

a)

Charging

b)

Uncharging

c)

Earthing

d)

All

89.

Like charges

a)

can repel or attract each other depending on the quantity of charge

b)

can repel or attract each other depending on conditions

c)

always repel each other

d)

always attract each other

90.

When an uncharged body B is brought into contact with a positively charged body A:

a)

A loses its charge

b)

B acquires positive charge

c)

B acquire no charge

d)

B acquires negative charge

91.

The place of origin of an earthquake is called

a)

Focus

b)

epicenter

c)

Disc

d)

None of these

92.

An electroscope is a device which is used to find if an object is

a)

charged

b)

magnetised

c)

hot

d)

free of cracks

93.

Like charges

a)

can repel or attract each other depending on the quantity of charge

b)

can repel or attract each other depending on conditions

c)

always repel each other

d)

always attract each other

94.

Interaction of charges is called _______.

a)

lightning

b)

electrical discharge

c)

earthing

d)

electricity

95.

Static electricity is the electricity in which

a)

charges are in motion

b)

charges are at rest

c)

Both the options

96.

Identify the figure which is not suitable during thunder storms

a)
b)
c)
97.

The aluminium strips in an electroscope are replaced by plastic strips and a charged body is brought in contact with the metal clip. will the electroscope work?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

I don't know

98.

What is the reason?

a)

it is only a play

b)

Static electricity

c)

Electricity

99.

Which of the following cannot be charged easily by friction?

a)

A plastic scale

b)

A copper rod

c)

An inflated balloon

d)

A woolen cloth

100.

Identify the image

a)

Microscope

b)

Endoscope

c)

Electroscope

d)

All of these

101.

During lightening actually ——- takes place

a)

Electric discharge

b)

Electric charging

c)

Electric charge accumulation

d)

All of the above

102.

Identify the Y shaped structure in the given figure

a)

Lightning rod

b)

Plastic rod

c)

Water pipe

103.

The process of transfer of charges from a charged object to the earth is called

a)

earthing

b)

lightning

c)

electron movement

d)

oscillation motion

104.

Electric current is to be passed from one body to another. For this purpose, the two bodies must be joined by

a)

cotton thread

b)

plastic string

c)

copper wire

d)

rubber band

105.

Earthquakes can cause

a)

Tsunami

b)

Landslide

c)

Lightning

106.

Which of the following is a negatively charged partice?

a)

Electrons

b)

Protons

c)

Neutrons

d)

All of the above

107.

The place inside the earth's crust where the earthquake is generated is known as:

a)

Epicenter

b)

Focus

c)

Fault

d)

None of the above

108.

What is the name of this natural disaster?

a)

DROUGHT

b)

FIRE

c)

FLOOD

d)

STORM

109.

What is a Tsunami?

a)

Is an enormous wave produced by ripples caused by undersea earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

b)

Is a storm distinguished by strong winds.

c)

a swirling column of wind.

d)

is a big of water

110.

Name the scientist who showed that lightening and spark from our clothes are essentially the same phenomenon ?

a)

Thomas Alva Edison

b)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

c)

Issac Newton

d)

Benjamin Franklin

111.

The movement of the earth’s plates causes

a)

cyclones

b)

lightning

c)

earthquakes

d)

thunderstorms

112.

An electroscope is a device which is used to find if an object is

a)

charged

b)

magnetised

c)

hot

d)

free of cracks

113.

The outermost layer of earth is called

a)

mantle

b)

outer core

c)

inner core

d)

crust

114.

When two bodies are rubbed against each other, they acquire

a)

Equal and similar charges

b)

Equal and opposite charges

c)

Unequal and similar charges

d)

Unequal and opposite charges

115.

An earthquake of magnitude 8-9 is

a)

not felt

b)

mild

c)

strong

d)

very strong

116.

Interaction of charges is called _______.

a)

lightning

b)

electrical discharge

c)

earthing

d)

electricity