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Lighting generally strikes...

Lighting generally strikes

A

tall building

B

short trees

C

short building

D

both (a) and (b)

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Lightning**: Lightning is a natural electrical discharge that occurs during thunderstorms. It is caused by the buildup of electrical energy in clouds, which eventually discharges as a bolt of electricity. 2. **Factors Influencing Lightning Strikes**: The likelihood of lightning striking an object is influenced by its height. Taller structures provide a shorter distance for the electrical discharge to travel from the cloud to the ground. 3. **Comparison of Structures**: When comparing tall buildings and short buildings, the tall buildings are more likely to be struck by lightning because they are closer to the clouds where the electrical discharge originates. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the understanding that lightning tends to strike the tallest object in the vicinity, the answer to the question is that lightning generally strikes tall buildings. 5. **Final Answer**: Therefore, the correct option is **Option 1: Tall Building**. ---
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