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Science Test: Natural Phenomena Quiz

The document is a science test focused on Chapter 12, 'Some Natural Phenomena', consisting of multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and detailed answer prompts. Topics covered include electricity, earthquakes, and lightning, with specific questions about phenomena like electroscopes and the Richter scale. The test assesses knowledge through various formats, including definitions and practical safety measures.

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Science Test: Natural Phenomena Quiz

The document is a science test focused on Chapter 12, 'Some Natural Phenomena', consisting of multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and detailed answer prompts. Topics covered include electricity, earthquakes, and lightning, with specific questions about phenomena like electroscopes and the Richter scale. The test assesses knowledge through various formats, including definitions and practical safety measures.

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Science Test _ 5

Chapter _ 12 ( Some Natural Phenomena )


Choose the correct answer: 1x5=5
1. Name the resin which produces spark is
a. Gum
b. Amber
c. Both a and b
d. None of these
2. The like charges
a. Repel each other
b. Attract each other
c. No interaction takes place
d. All of these
3. The shaking of earth is called
a. Tsunami
b. Volcano
c. Earthquake
d. All of these
4. Sparkers can be seen on electric pole. Which wires become
a. Loose
b. Tight
c. Wrinkle
d. None
5. Benjamen Franklin showed lightening in
a. 1725
b. 1527
c. 1752
d. 1572

Short Question and Answer: 2 x 5 = 10


1. Define electroscope?
2. What is earthing?
3. Define lightning conductor?
4. What is an earthquake?
5. Explain Richter scale.
Answer the following: 5 x 2 = 10
1. Suggest five measures to protect ourselves from lightning
2. (a) Explain why a charged body loses its charge if we touch it with our hand.
(b) Name the scale on which the destructive energy of an earthquake is measured. An
earthquake measures 3 on this scale. Would it be recorded by a seismograph? Is it likely
to cause much damage?

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