Some natural phenomenon Worksheet-6
True of false:
Lightning is an electric spark, but on a small scale.
Benjamin Franklin showed that lightning and the spark from clothes are the same phenomena
The electrical charges generated by rubbing are in motion.
When charges move, they constitute an electric current.
Electrical charge can be transferred from a charged object to another through a metal insulator.
During thunderstorm, the air currents move upward while the water droplets move downward.
The process of electric discharge can occur between two or more clouds
Lightning can strike telephone cords, electrical wires and metal pipes
Electrical lights can cause harm during lightning.
Metallic rod of lightning conductor must be taller than the building in which it is installed.
One end of metallic rod of lightning conductor should remain open to conduct lightning.
Earthquake is caused by the disturbance deep inside the earth’s crust.
Tremors on the earth are caused when a meteor hits the earth.
The center of the earth plates is the weak zones where earthquakes are more likely to occur.
Seismograph is a device used to record waves produced by movement of earth plates.
Answer:
False; Lightning is an electric spark, but on a huge scale.
True
False; the electrical charges generated by rubbing are static.
True
False; Electrical charge can be transferred from a charged object to another through a metal conductor.
False; during thunderstorm, the air currents move downward while the water droplets move upward.
True
True
False; Electrical lights do not cause any harm during lightning.
True
False; One end of metallic rod of lightning conductor should be buried deep in the ground.
True
True
False; The boundaries of the plates are the weak zones where earthquakes are more likely to occur.
True
