Cyclones

Cyclones rotate clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere and anti-clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What are the dangers of a violent tropical storm? Check all the possible answers.

• strong winds

• storm surges

• eartquakes

• relative humidity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Cyclones are a system of what type of pressure?

The centre of a cyclone which is calm is called

Which of the following is not a precaution against a cyclone?

• Construction of cyclone shelters in cyclone prone areas.

• Ignoring warnings given by government.

• Do not touch wet switches and fallen power lines.

• Drink only safe water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following areas is least likely to be affected by a cyclone?

• Delhi

• Orissa

• Chennai

• West Bengal

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Roofs blowing off in storm is because of high speed winds which create low pressure on outer surface of roof.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Where does the air move in a CYCLONE?

• Upwards

• Downwards

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What type of weather does a CYCLONE bring?

• Clear and calm

• Stormy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Does a CYCLONE have low or high pressure?

• Low

• High

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6