Some Natural Phenomena Class 8 MCQs Questions with Answers

1. The process of transfer of charges from a charged object to the earth is called

2. Which is the surest test of charge on a body?

3. Lightning always follows

4. The waves produced on the earth’s surface is called

5. Which of the following can be charged by rubbing?

6. Tsunami means

7. Which of the following can be charged with static electricity ?

8. A device used to test whether an object is carrying charge or not is called ______.

9. Which of the following occurs during lightning?

10. During thunderstorm it is safer to

11. During a thunderstorm which action may be done?

12. When two bodies are rubbed against each other, they acquire

13. It is a convention to call the charge acquired by a glass rod when it is rubbed with silk as __________

14. Amber is a

15. During lightning actually _____________ takes place

16. Where is the lightning rod attached to protect the building from lightning?

17. Which instrument is used to measure earthquake?

18. Which is not a natural phenomena?

19. How many types of charges are gained by rubbing objects?

20. The power of an earthquake is expressed on a scale called