Lightning Safety

Q. Which of the following is/are safe during a thunderstorm or lightning?

1. Staying inside the house.
2. Taking a bath.
3. Playing outside.
4. Staying inside a car with windows and doors closed .

Q. Suggest three measures to protect ourselves from lightning.
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Q.

One should not use a corded telephone during a thunderstorm.

1. True
2. False

Q. Electric appliances having metallic bodies should be switched on during a thunderstorm.

1. False
2. True

Q.

Which of the following is safe to do during lightning?

1. Crouching in a large building or inside home

2. Working with construction machinery

3. Taking shelter under a tall tree

4. Talking on a mobile phone

Q. Electric appliances having metallic bodies should be switched on during a thunderstorm.

1. False
2. True

Q. Electric appliances having metallic bodies should be switched on during a thunderstorm.

1. False
2. True

Q. Which of the following are considered unsafe during lightning?

1. Switching TV on
2. Bathing
3. Using cellphone
4. Using landline
5. Using umbrella
6. Crouching
7. Lying down
8. Turning lights on

Q.

Select the safe measure(s) to be taken to protect ourselves against lightning strike.

1. Using Telephone having cord

2. Switching on / off electric lights

3. Using a mobile phone

4. None of the above

Q. It is safe to use cordless phones during thunderstorm.

1. True
2. False

Q. What is the necessary safety measure to be taken to protect tall buildings from damage due to lightnings?

1. Install long metallic conductors over the building and connect it to ground.
2. Install a web of conductors over the building.
3. Have a roof top garden with tall tree.
4. Install a tall insulator over the building.

Q. Electric appliances having metallic bodies should be switched on during a thunderstorm.

1. False
2. True

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

Q. Which is the best way to protect yourself during a thunderstorm if you are sitting in a car?

1. Stay inside the car.
2. Run away to the nearby tree.
3. Take cover under the car.
4. Stand under an electric pole.

Q. Which of the following are considered unsafe during lightning?

1. Using cellphone
2. Using umbrella
3. Using landline
4. Bathing
5. Switching TV on
6. Turning lights on
7. Lying down
8. Crouching