Static Electricity
What do we commonly call the flow of electrons?
electricity
Who is the God of lightning in Greek mythology?
Zeus
Lightning strikes most in what season?
Summer!
Is there any outdoor place safe from lightning?
No
Who sings "Thunder" from 2017?
Imagine Dragons
electricity
energy
What are the ONLY particles that are transferred when things rub together?
electrons
Can lightning strike the same place twice?
Yes! There's no scientific reason it wouldn't.
Which months have the most lightning-caused forest fires in the US?
July and August
About what percent of people SURVIVE a lightning strike?
90%
Compared to the surface of the sun, how hot is a lightning strike?
5 times hotter! (50,000 degrees F)
Being attracted to an opposite charge
Force
What causes parts of a cloud to be negative and positive?
Friction/clouds rubbing together
Who is the God of lightning in Norse mythology?
Thor
Which state has the most lightning?
Florida
Is it safe to be in your car during a lightning storm AND WHY?
Yes, because the electricity will travel on the outside of the metal
Around how many times is the Empire State building struck by lightning per year? (closest wins)
100 times/year
A cloud
Matter
What is it called when a negative object repels electrons in a neutral object?
Polarization
What causes thunder after the lightning strike?
The collapsing back together of cooling air
About how many lightning-related injuries are there in the US per year
400
How much more do males get struck by lightning than females
4 times
About how many times does lightning strike per day in the whole world? Closest answer wins
8.6 million times
The electric field of a balloon
force
Where do the electrons come from in lightning formation?
Cloud or ground
How does lightning help plants grow?
A chemical reaction that releases nitrates (fertilizer)
You can count the seconds between lightning and thunder to know how safe you are EXCEPT in what type of place?
high altitude/elevation places
What 5 broad health problems can a lightning strike cause?
Cardiac arrest, spinal cord damage, seizures, brain damage, amnesia
Volcanic eruption
Electrons
Matter