Winds, Storms and Cyclones - 1

Wind is ________ air.

Winds are generated due to _____ heating on the earth.

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

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

Air __________ on heating.

Warm air is __________ 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