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Question
State whether the following statement is True/False.
The process of electric discharge cannot occur between clouds and the earth.
Options
True
False
Solution
This statement is False.
Explanation -
The process of electric discharge occurs between the earth and the clouds and ultimately, it leads to the lightning.
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