Lightning

Q. Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to lightning between clouds?

1. An electric discharge between oppositely charged clouds occur.
2. Air between the oppositely charged clouds ionizes.
3. Charges flow easily between the clouds since air is a good conductor of electricity.
4. When a charged cloud comes close to another cloud, it induces an opposite charge in the second cloud.

Q. Which of the following is associated with lightning?

1. The temperature of the area surrounding the lightning will increase.
2. A loud sound will be heard.
3. There will be a flash of bright light.
4. All of the above.

Q.

Thunderstorms are always accompanied by rainfall.

1. True

2. False

Q. During a lightning, which of the following occurs?

1. Electrons flow from the cloud to the ground.
2. Electrons flow from the ground to the cloud.
3. Protons flow from the cloud to the ground.
4. Protons flow from the ground to the cloud.

Q. Charges are developed in the clouds because of:

1. Friction
2. Gravitation
3. Magnetism
4. Heat transfer

Q. Which of the following is associated with lightning?

1. The temperature of the area surrounding the lightning will increase
2. A loud sound will be heard
3. There will be a flash of bright light
4. \N

Q. Ozone layer protects us from:

1. Harmful gases in atmosphere
2. Contaminated water
3. Ultraviolet rays
4. Heat rays

Q. Which amongst the following necessarily happens during lightning?

1. Generation of electrical spark.
2. Sound of thunder clapping.
3. Formation of rainbow.
4. Heavy rainfall.

Q. Thunderstorms are usually accompanied by _______.

1. rainfall
2. earthquake
3. bio hazards
4. tsunami

Q. Lightning assists formation of which gas?

1. Xenon
2. Ozone
3. Neon
4. Fluorine