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Class 8 Practice – Level 1 – Some Natural Phenomena
Total questions: 40
1.
Lightning results from the movement of:
Air molecules
Charges in clouds
Water droplets
Sunlight
None
2.
Which of the following objects can become electrically charged by friction?
Wooden chair
Metal spoon
Rubber balloon
Glass cup
None
3.
When a charged rod is brought near a neutral electroscope, the leaves of the electroscope:
Move closer together
Stay neutral
Emit light
Spread apart
None
4.
To stay safe from lightning, it’s best to avoid:
Swimming in open water
Staying indoors
Walking barefoot
Wearing metal jewelry
None
5.
Earthquakes are caused by the release of energy due to:
Sudden tectonic plate movements
Rainfall
Tornadoes
Wind storms
None
6.
Earthquakes are most likely to happen along:
Coastlines
Mountain peaks
Deserts
Tectonic plate boundaries
None
7.
Tectonic plate boundaries Explanation: Most earthquakes occur at the boundaries of tectonic plates where they interact, either colliding or sliding past each other.
Wind movement
Seismic waves
Water currents
Sunlight
None
8.
Which of the following is not a recommended safety measure during an earthquake?
Moving near windows
Taking cover under a sturdy table
Staying indoors
Moving away from tall furniture
None
9.
Lightning often strikes:
Small rocks
Rivers
Clear skies
Tall objects
None
10.
When a glass rod is rubbed with silk, it becomes positively charged because:
It gains protons
It loses electrons
It loses protons
It gains electrons
None
11.
A charged object brought near the knob of an electroscope causes the leaves to:
Attract each other
Collapse
Spread apart
Break
None
12.
During a lightning storm, it is safe to:
Avoid using landline phones
Stand under a tree
Walk outside with an umbrella
Stand near windows
None
13.
The location where an earthquake begins within the Earth is called:
Epicenter
Focus (or Hypocenter)
Fault
Core
None
14.
Which natural phenomenon can cause an earthquake?
A volcanic eruption
Photosynthesis
Rain
Plant growth
None
15.
The machine that records earthquake waves is known as a:
Thermometer
Barometer
Seismograph
Microscope
None
16.
Which of the following is not a good safety practice during an earthquake?
Taking cover under a desk
Using elevators
Staying indoors
Staying away from glass windows
None
17.
Lightning happens because of:
Rising temperature in the sky
The rapid discharge of electric charges in clouds
Clouds absorbing sunlight
Winds moving through clouds
None
18.
If two objects are rubbed together and one gains electrons, it will become:
Positively charged
Neutral
Negatively charged
Unaffected
None
19.
The purpose of an electroscope is to:
Measure wind speed
Detect electric charge
Measure air pressure
Measure temperature
None
20.
The safest place to be during a lightning storm is:
Inside a vehicle
Under a tree
In an open field
Near metal objects
None
21.
The energy released during an earthquake travels in:
Light waves
Seismic waves
Sound waves
Heat waves
None
22.
The shifting of which structures causes earthquakes?
Riverbeds
Tectonic plates
Sand dunes
Mountain slopes
None
23.
The magnitude of an earthquake is measured using the:
Seismograph
Richter scale
Anemometer
Geothermal scale
None
24.
What is the best action to take if you are indoors during an earthquake?
Stand in a doorway
Run outside immediately
Take cover under a sturdy table or desk
Stay in bed
None
25.
The light produced by lightning is due to:
Heating of the air
Friction with the ground
The electric discharge
Reflection of sunlight
None
26.
Which of the following is a good insulator of electricity?
Copper
Silver
Wood
Aluminum
None
27.
If you touch a charged electroscope with a neutral object, the electroscope:
Becomes neutral
Gains a charge
Loses its charge
Becomes positively charged
None
28.
Which of the following is a safe action to take during a thunderstorm?
Stand in an open field
Use a landline phone
Stay indoors and away from windows
Sit under a tree
None
29.
Which scale is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake's effects?
Richter scale
Mercalli scale
Celsius scale
Kelvin scale
None
30.
Tectonic plates can move due to:
Ocean currents
Wind erosion
Heat from the Earth's core
The moon's gravitational pull
None
31.
Which type of seismic wave travels the fastest?
S-waves
P-waves
Surface waves
Tsunami waves
None
32.
If you are outdoors during an earthquake, the safest action is to:
Stand under a tree
Stay near tall structures
Move to an open area away from buildings and trees
Run into a building
None
33.
A thunderstorm typically produces:
Rain and snow
Lightning and thunder
Wind only
Clear skies
None
34.
A positively charged object has:
More electrons than protons
Equal numbers of electrons and protons
More protons than electrons
More protons than electrons
None
35.
When an electroscope is charged negatively, the leaves will:
Collapse
Move closer together
Spread apart
Rotate
None
36.
Which of the following items is safe to use during a lightning storm?
Cordless phone
Bathtub
Shower
A plastic umbrella
None
37.
Which of the following can be a secondary effect of an earthquake?
Ground shaking
Tsunami
Faulting
Seismic waves
None
38.
Which of the following geological features is most commonly associated with earthquakes?
Volcanoes
Lakes
Plains
Forests
None
39.
The point on the Earth’s surface directly above where an earthquake occurs is called the:
Epicenter
Focus
Fault line
Seismic zone
None
40.
The safest place to be during an earthquake in a building is:
In the hallway
Near windows
Under a sturdy piece of furniture
In a bathroom
None
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