Thunderstorms

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. Stand under an electric pole.
4. Take cover under the car.

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What is electric discharge?

1. Process of flow of electric charge from one body to another.

2. Process of separation of charge inside a body (like inside clouds).

3. Process of formation of clouds.

4. Process of accumulation of charges inside a body.

Q. When a positively charged body is brought near to a neutral body, the in the neutral body get aligned towards the positively charged body.

1. electrons
2. neutrons
3. protons

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What are the Do's and Don'ts to be followed during a thunderstorm when a person is outside the house?

Q. If a storm is accompanied by lightning what precautions should we take? [5 MARKS]

Q. Question 13
Boojho saw a cracker burst at night at a distance from his house. He heard the sound of the cracker a little later after seeing the cracker burst. Give reason for the delay in hearing the sound.

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Question 13
Lightning and thunder take place in the sky at the same time and at the same distance from us. Lightning is seen earlier and thunder is heard later. Can you explain?

Q. Explain how lightning takes place?

Q. Explain how lightning takes place?

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Select the correct option that is a safer measure to practice during a thunderstorm.

1. Carry an open umbrella

2. Take shelter under short trees

3. Take shelter under tall trees

4. Standing in a field with holding lightening conductor