Lightning Quizz m5

What is the approximate temperature of a lightning bolt?

• 27,760 degrees Celsius

• 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit

• 50,000 degrees Celsius

• Both a and b

How many times hotter is a lightning bolt than the sun's surface?

• Two times

• Three times

• Four times

• Five times

What is the approximate speed of a lightning bolt?

• 87,000 miles per second

• 140,000 kilometers per second

• The speed of sound

• Both a and b

Why do we hear thunder after seeing lightning?

• Because lightning and thunder happen at exactly the same time.

• Because light travels almost a million times faster than sound.

• Because sound travels faster than light.

• Because lightning produces sound first.

What protective measure do many buildings have against lightning?

• Thick walls

• Lightning rods

• Metal roofs

• Strong foundations

Who invented the lightning rod in 1750?

• Thomas Edison

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Isaac Newton

Which famous building in New York City is mentioned as being safe from lightning strikes due to lightning rods?

• Empire State Building

• Statue of Liberty

• Brooklyn Bridge

• One World Trade Center

How many times can lightning hit a building like the Empire State Building in a year?

• Up to 10 times

• Up to 15 times

• As many as 25 times

• More than 50 times

What should you do if you hear thunder and lightning while outdoors?

• Run to the nearest tall tree for shelter.

• Lie down flat on the ground.

• Go inside a house or under a bridge.

• Stand in an open field to avoid attracting lightning.

What kind of trees are mentioned as attracting lightning?

• Short trees

• Deciduous trees

• Tall trees

• Fruit trees