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What precautions would you take if lightning occurs while you are outside the house?

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Precautions to be taken, while we are outside the house during tightening

  1. Do not stand underneath a natural lightning rod such as pole or a tall tree.
  2. Stand away from any fountain or any other body of water.
  3. Stay away from tractors or other metal equipment like wire fences, metal pipes, rails, etc.
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Chapter 15: Some Natural Phenomena - Long Answer Questions [Page 89]

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NCERT Exemplar Science [English] Class 8
Chapter 15 Some Natural Phenomena
Long Answer Questions | Q 27. | Page 89

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