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प्रश्न
Write an answer to the following question in your own words.
What are the measures to prevent loss of life due to lightning?
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उत्तर
To prevent loss of life due to lightning, the following measures can be taken:
- If outdoor:
- Avoid taking shelter under trees.
- Avoid being near any kind of metal object, which may include metal wires, fences, machinery and power appliances.
- Take shelter inside a fully enclosed car with all the windows shut.
- If indoor:
- Turn off all the electrical appliances, such as the television and refrigerator.
- Avoid bathing or showering.
संबंधित प्रश्न
The weather department has predicted that a thunderstorm is likely to occur on a certain day. Suppose you have to go out on that day. Would you carry an umbrella? Explain.
Consider the statement given below and choose the correct option.
Assertion: It is safer to stand under a tall tree during lightning.
Reason: It will make you the target for lightning.
How lightning takes place?
During the construction of a building, the lightning conductor was left hanging in the air by mistake. Would the lightning conductor be still effective? Explain.
Explain why it is safer to use a wireless telephone instead of a landline telephone during lightning.
______ arrestor is a device used to protect buildings from the effects of lightning.
How can you save yourselves from lightning?
Sometimes lighting may be seen before the thunder is heard. Why?
Assertion: People struck by lightning receive a severe electrical shock.
Reason: Lightning carries very high voltage.
Assertion: People struck by lightning receive a severe electrical shock.
Reason: Lightning carries very high voltage. Assertion: It is safer to stand under a tall | tree during lightning.
