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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Lightning**: - Lightning is defined as a massive electric spark that occurs in the atmosphere. It is a natural phenomenon that can be observed during thunderstorms. 2. **Cause of Lightning**: - The primary cause of lightning is the accumulation of electric charges within clouds. This accumulation occurs due to various atmospheric conditions. ...
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  2. Which of these activities represents a natural phenomenon?

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  3. What precaution should be taken during an earthquake when you are outd...

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  4. What would an earthquake of a magnitude between 4 and 5 cause?

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  5. Who invented the Richter scale?

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  6. Which instrument is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake?

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  7. Which material is used to make lightning conductors?

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  8. Which part of the cloud is induced by positive charges during a thunde...

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  9. What precaution should be taken to stay safe during lightning?

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  10. Which shape is best suited for a lightning conductor?

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  11. Which device is used to detect the type of charge on an object?

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  12. Who invented the gold leaf electroscope?

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  13. What generates an electric charge on a conductor by bringing a charged...

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  14. What creates negative charge on a comb when it's rubbed against hair?

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  15. What is the charge on an electron?

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  16. Which of these particles are present in the nucleus of an atom?

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  17. Which natural phenomenon is caused by electric charges?

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  18. Which of these natural phenomena is beneficial for us?

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  19. You were going somewhere in your car when you sensed an earthquake. Wh...

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  20. What should we do in case of an earthquake?

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  21. Which of these is not a possible effect of an earthquake?

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