Class 8 Practice – Level 2 – Set 2 – Some Natural Phenomena

Total questions: 25

Which of the following statements about lightning is true?

It occurs only in tropical regions.

It can occur without rain.

It is always followed by thunder.

It is a result of magnetic fields.

None

What happens when two like charges are brought near each other?

They repel each other.

They attract each other.

They do not interact.

They combine to form a neutral charge.

None

What happens to an electroscope when it is charged by induction?

It loses its charge.

It requires a ground connection.

It becomes neutral.

It becomes charged without direct contact.

None

What is the safest place to be during a lightning storm?

Under a tree

In a car

On an open field

Near a tall building

None

The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake is called the:

Epicenter

Focus

Fault line

Seismic zone

None

Which of the following can cause an earthquake?

Nuclear explosions

Glacial movements

Faulting of rocks

All of the above

None

What are the two main types of seismic waves?

P-waves and T-waves.

S-waves and L-waves.

Primary waves and secondary waves.

Surface waves and body waves.

None

What should you do if you are indoors during an earthquake?

Run outside immediately

Take cover under a sturdy piece of furniture

Stand in a doorway

Use elevators to exit

None

Which phenomenon is a result of the rapid heating and expansion of air due to lightning?

Thunder

Rain

Hail

Fog

None

10.

Which material is a good insulator?

Copper

Aluminum

Rubber

Gold

None

11.

Which of the following is a method to charge an object by contact?

Induction

Friction

Conduction

None of the above

None

12.

Which of the following is a safe practice during a lightning storm?

Taking a shower

Using a laptop plugged into the wall

Using battery-operated devices

Standing under a balcony

None

13.

Earthquake intensity is measured on which scale?

Richter scale

Celsius scale

Beaufort scale

Kelvin scale

None

14.

What type of boundary is most commonly associated with earthquakes?

Divergent boundaries

Convergent boundaries

Transform boundaries

All of the above

None

15.

How do S-waves move through the Earth?

Compressively

Longitudinally

Transversely

Circularly

None

16.

Which of the following is NOT a safety measure to take before an earthquake?

Securing heavy furniture

Storing emergency supplies

Keeping exit paths clear

Ignoring local earthquake drills

None

17.

What is the primary cause of lightning?

Friction between clouds

Static electricity buildup

Lightning rods

Changes in air pressure

None

18.

Which of the following best describes an insulator?

A material that allows electric current to pass through easily.

A material that does not allow electric current to pass through easily.

A material that can generate electric current.

A material that absorbs electric current.

None

19.

What is the purpose of an electroscope?

To measure electric current

To detect electric charge

To store electric charge

To generate electric charge

None

20.

Why is it dangerous to be near water during a lightning storm?

Water attracts lightning.

Water cools the temperature.

Water enhances sound.

Water creates static electricity.

None

21.

What do geologists use to study earthquakes?

Thermometers

Seismographs

Barometers

Anemometers

None

22.

Which type of fault is associated with horizontal motion of tectonic plates?

Normal fault

Reverse fault

Strike-slip fault

Oblique fault

None

23.

What is the main difference between P-waves and S-waves?

P-waves are slower than S-waves

S-waves can travel through liquids, while P-waves cannot

P-waves are longitudinal waves, while S-waves are transverse waves

Both waves travel at the same speed

None

24.

What is a recommended action to take during an earthquake if you are outside?

Stand under a tree

Move to an open area away from buildings

Stay near a building

Find a basement

None

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None

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Class 8 Practice – Level 2 – Set 2 – Some Natural Phenomena

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