The lower portion of a charged cloud generally carries .............. .

A positive charge

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A negative charge

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The correct option is A A negative charge
During the development of a thunderstorm, the air currents move upward while the water droplets move downward. These vigorous movements cause separation of charges. Positive charges collect near the upper edges of the clouds and the negative charges accumulate near the lower edges.

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Which of of the given statements are correct regarding clouds during a thunderstorm?

1. Upper parts of the clouds are positively charged.

2. Cloud is electrically neutral (no charge) everywhere.

3. Upper parts of clouds are negatively charged.

4. Lower parts of clouds are negatively charged.

The lower portion of clouds are negatively charged, what effect would it have on the Earth?

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