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Sometimes, a crackling sound is heard while taking off a sweater during winters. Explain.

Important Questions on Some Natural Phenomena

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SCIENCE TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 17 - Some Natural Phenomena>Exercises>Q 5
Explain why a charged body loses its charge if we touch it with our hand.
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SCIENCE TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 17 - Some Natural Phenomena>Exercises>Q 6
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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SCIENCE TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 17 - Some Natural Phenomena>Exercises>Q 7
Suggest three measures to protect ourselves from lightning.
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SCIENCE TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 17 - Some Natural Phenomena>Exercises>Q 8
Explain why a charged balloon is repelled by another charged balloon whereas an uncharged balloon is attracted by another charged balloon?
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SCIENCE TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 17 - Some Natural Phenomena>Exercises>Q 9
Describe with the help of a diagram an instrument which can be used to detect a charged body.
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SCIENCE TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 17 - Some Natural Phenomena>Exercises>Q 10
List three states in India where earthquakes are more likely to strike.
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SCIENCE TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 17 - Some Natural Phenomena>Exercises>Q 11
Suppose you are outside your home and an earthquake strikes. What precaution would you take to protect yourself?
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SCIENCE TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 17 - Some Natural Phenomena>Exercises>Q 12
The weather department has predicted that a thunderstorm is likely to occur on a certain day. Suppose you have to go out on that day. Would you carry an umbrella? Explain.