(d) On a hilltop
- What should you avoid touching during a thunderstorm?
(a) Wooden objects
(b) Plastic objects
(c) Metal objects and water
(d) Glass objects
- What is the recommended position to adopt if caught in an open field during a lightning storm?
(a) Lying flat on the ground
(b) Standing tall
(c) Squatting low with head between knees
(d) Running for shelter
- Which material is better for construction in highly seismic areas?
(a) Heavy concrete
(b) Steel
(c) Mud or timber
(d) Glass
- What should you do if you are indoors when an earthquake strikes?
(a) Run outside immediately
(b) Take shelter under a sturdy table
(c) Stand near a window
(d) Climb a tall object
Section C: True or False
- An electroscope detects whether a body is charged.
- Tsunamis are caused by hurricanes.
- The outer core of the earth is solid.
- Richter scale measures wind speed.
- The process of charging by rubbing generates static electricity.
Section D: Short Answer Questions
- What is the Richter scale used for?
- Name three seismic zones in India.
- Explain why an electroscope is used.
- What happens during electric discharge in clouds?
- Mention two causes of earthquakes.
Section E: Long Answer Questions
- What are the effects of earthquakes on human life and property?
- How is a seismograph used to measure earthquakes?
- Discuss the causes and effects of tsunamis.
- Write a detailed note on the transfer of charge by rubbing.
- What precautions should be taken while constructing buildings in seismic zones?
