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Lightning
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Science
8th Grade
05/26/2012

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What is lighting?
Definition
A Electric spark discharged in the atmosphere
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How is lighting formed?
Definition
When the positive charge of the ground meets the negative charge of the clouds
Term
Can lightning be predicted?
Definition
Yes it can be predicted, but not every individual strike
Term
A single flash of lighting could power a light bulb for how many months?
Definition
One month
Term
what should you do when lighting occurs happening?
Definition
you should stay away from metal objects, from trees,water and electrical equipment
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What forms when lighting strikes into sandy soil.
Definition
Glass.
Term
why can we predict every single strike?
Definition
lighting is so widespread, frequent and random
Term
when you hear lightning what should you do?
Definition
Take cover in your home or if you are outside in the closes building or house
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What kind of things should you stay away from?
Definition
Metal objects, trees, water or any electrical equipment.
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