Question

Accumulation of charges causes ________ in the clouds.

• A. Rain
• B. Earthquake
• C. Lightning
• D. Storm

Answer 1

The correct option is C Lightning

Lighting is caused because of accumulation of electric charges between the clouds.

During a thunderstorm, the air currents move upwards while the water droplets move downward.

These vigorous movements cause the separation of charges. This leads to the positive charges collect near the upper edges of the clouds and the negative charge accumulating near the lower edges of the clouds.

There is an accumulation of positive charges near the ground also.

Negative and positive charges meet, producing streaks of bright light and sound. We see streaks as lightning. The process is known as electric discharge. The process of an electric discharge between different clouds or between clouds and the earth causes lightning.