Winds, Storms and Cyclones - 1

Wind is (a)   air.

Winds are generated due to (a)   heating on the earth.

Near the earth’s surface ______ air rises up whereas ________ air comes down.

(a)  

Air moves from a region of _______ pressure to a region of _______ pressure.

(a)  

Air (a)   on heating.

Warm air is (a)   than the cold air.

In summer the winds flow from the land towards the ocean.

• True

• False

In winter the winds flow from the land to the ocean.

• True

• False

A cyclone is formed by a very high-pressure system with very high-speed winds revolving around it.

• True

• False

The coastline of India is not vulnerable to cyclones.

• True

• False