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Unit Test
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Grade 09 Science Unit 17 – Lightning Accidents


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Part I
 Underline the most corrected answer.

01. Not a type of lightning is,


(1). Cloud to air lightning (3). Cloud to ground lightning
(2). Cloud to cloud lightning (4). Air to air lightning

02. A lightning strike that occur when using house hold electrical appliances.
(1). Side flashes (3). Step potential
(2). Contact voltages (4). Direct strike

03. This is the best place to protect yourself from lightning.


(1). In the house (2). In a vehicle (3). On a tree (4). Under a tree

04. The cause of lightning is given correctly,


(1). The formation of static electricity in clouds (3). The presence of rainy weather
(2). Clouds act as a conductor (4). Clouds contain small droplets of water

05. Lightning that occurs between two charged clouds is,


(1). Cloud to ground lightning (3). Cloud to air lightning
(2). Direct lightning (4). Cloud to cloud lightning

06. The best thing to do for protecting from lightning, if you are in an open place.
(1). Climbing a tree
(2). Going under a tree
(3). Being in squatting position by keeping the feet close together
(4). Being in a high land by keeping feet close together

07. What is the correct statement regarding lightning?


(1). Lightning can not be predicted
(2). There will be periods of occurring lightning
(3). Lightning strikes can occur even when you are at home
(4). Every cloud produces lightning

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08. Which cloud contributes the most to the formation of lightning?
(1). Cumulonimbus cloud (3). Cirrus cloud
(2). Stratus cloud (4). All of the above

09. A false statement regarding lightning accidents.


(1). Limit the use of landline phones as much as possible in a lightning environment.
(2). It is best to lie down in bed.
(3). Do not touch a person who has been struck by lightning.
(4). It is suitable to give artificial respiration to someone who has been struck by lightning

10. What is the period of activating lightning most in Sri Lanka?


(1). January - February (3). March - April
(2). May - June (4). July - August

Part II

01.

Earth
i. How lightning occurs?
ii. How clouds are charged?
iii. Name the three main types of lightning according to the mode of electrical discharge.
iv. Name the types of lightning shown as A, B, C and D in this diagram.
v. Name the three main ways by which lightning get earthed.
vi. What are the periods of occurring lightning accidents most?
vii. Name an action that can be taken to protect a tall building from lightning.
viii. Mention three safety precautions to be followed when lightning.

02. Following is a charged cloud.

i. Write the types of charges in “a” and “b” separately.

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ii. Name the three types of lightning that can occur depending on the location of the charge jump from the
cloud.
iii. What is the most harmful type of lightning from the above lightning?
iv. Briefly describe how earth lightning (cloud to ground lightning) occurs.
v. What is the voltage of earth lightning?
vi. How thunder is formed in lightning?
vii. What is felt first when lightning?

03. Below is how lightning get earthed, causing damages to human, animals and buildings.

P Q R
i. Name P, Q and R.
ii. What is the type of lightning relevant to each case below?
(a). Lightning strikes while keeping hands on a tree.
(b). Lightning strikes someone near a tall building.
(c). Lightning strikes a person on the ground.
iii. Write down two precautions to be taken to avoid lightning strikes.
iv. What is the best place to protect yourself from lightning strikes?
v. Briefly describe the action of a lightning conductor.
vi. Name the scientist who designed the lightning conductor.

Prepared by: Indika Nawarathne

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