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State whether given statement is True or False.
Lightning is most likely to strike small buildings closer to the ground.

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True
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False
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Solution

The correct option is B False
Lightning strike is initiated very high in thunderstorm clouds. Objects on ground have very little influence on its travelling path. Conceptually the taller object is more susceptible to lightning because of shorter air gap between lightning stroke and object.

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