NCERT Solutions for Chapter: Some Natural Phenomena, Exercise 2: VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

The plates of the outermost layer of the earth are always in continuous motion.

Tremors on the earth can also be caused by the eruption of a volcano.

The process of electric discharge cannot occur between clouds and the earth.

Bathing outdoors should be avoided during thunderstorm.

Is it possible to predict the occurrence of an earthquake? 

If a charged plastic straw is brought near another uncharged plastic straw, what will happen?
 

The aluminum strips in an electroscope as shown in figure are replaced by plastic strips and a charged body is brought in contact with the metal clip. What will happen?

Plastic straws $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{B}$ are rubbed with dry cotton cloth. What will happen if they are brought near each other?