12.1 - Lightning
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Practice Questions
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What causes lightning?
💡 Hint: Think back to what we learned about charges.
Name one safety precaution during a thunderstorm.
💡 Hint: Where do we feel safe from lightning?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is lightning a result of?
💡 Hint: Think about the process we covered regarding thunderstorm development.
True or False: Lightning conductors can protect buildings from lightning strikes.
💡 Hint: Remember the structure and purpose of a lightning conductor.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain the scientific principles behind the development of lightning during a thunderstorm.
💡 Hint: Focus on how movement and charge separation correlate.
You are in an open field during a thunderstorm. Describe how you would maximize safety using concepts from our lesson.
💡 Hint: Think about lightning's path and how to remain a low target.
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