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Question
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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Solution
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.
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Reason: Lightning carries very high voltage.
Assertion: People struck by lightning receive a severe electrical shock.
Reason: Lightning carries very high voltage.
