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La descarga natural de electricidad estática producida durante una tormenta eléctrica se denomina:The natural discharge of static electricity produced during a thunderstorm is called:
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Correct answer: c) A lightning bolt (rayo)
Why it is correct
The lightning bolt (rayo) is the electrical discharge itself. The flash (relámpago) is the light seen and thunder (trueno) is the sound wave.
Why the others are not
- a) Relámpago is the luminous flash of the discharge.
- b) Thunder is the noise caused by the sudden expansion of heated air.
- d) Only rayo denotes the electrical discharge itself.
How to work it out in the exam
- Electrical discharge = rayo; light = relámpago; sound = trueno.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2016 · 3ª convocatoria · CY Módulo genérico · question 3 Official paper · Official answer key
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