Protective Measures Against Lightning

Q.

Lightning conductor is made up of

1. copper

2. glass

3. ebonite

4. ebonite covered with fur

Q.

Following are precautions one must take in case a storm is accompanied by lightning.

1. Do not take shelter under a tree.
2. Do not take shelter under an umbrella with a metallic end.
3. Do not take shelter in open garages, storage sheds, etc.
4. Do not take shelter in a bus in the open.

Which one of these is not correct?

1. (i)

2. (ii)

3. (iii)

4. (iv)

Q.

Draw a diagram of lightning conductor.

Q. Which of the following precaution(s) we must take during thunderstorms?
(More than one option can be correct.)

1. Take shelter under a tall tree.
2. Stay inside the house.
3. Get out of water.
4. Take shelter inside a car.

Q.

Describe the construction and working of a lightning conductor.

Q. In the lightning conductor, what provision is made for spreading the electricity into the ground?

Q.

Garima was returning to home from office. Suddenly she saw thunderstorms happening around. She called Sushweta to take advice from her on what she should do. Which of the following(s) should be the advice(s) given by Sushweta?

1. Take shelter under an umbrella having metallic end

2. Get out of water logged areas

3. Take shelter under smaller trees

4. Take shelter under metallic shades

Q. Select the safety measures to be taken to protect one's self from lightning.

1. Taking shelter under tall trees
2. Avoid taking a bath
3. Not standing in an open ground
4. Carry a good umbrella

Q. Give scientific reasons for each of the following statements:
5. Lightning strikes more frequent in hilly areas.
6. Fires are produced by burning oil not extinguished by pouring water.

Q. Select the correct safety measure to protect a building from lightning.

1. Concrete walls
2. Lightning conductor
3. Multiple TV antennas
4. Metallic water pipes