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Winds,Storms and Cyclones

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A land breeze flows from the sea to the land

a)

true

b)

false

2.

A dark funnel shaped cloud that reaches from the sky to the ground is

a)

Hurricane

b)

Tornado

c)

Typhoon

d)

Thunderstorm

3.

Increased wind speed is accompanied by

a)

No change in temperature

b)

Reduced pressure

c)

Increased pressure

d)

No change in pressure

4.

What is the name given to the wind blowing from sea to land?

a)

Thunderstorm

b)

Land breeze

c)

Sea breeze

d)

Cyclone

5.

Which of the following plays an important role in the early-warning systems for cyclones?

a)

Helicopters

b)

Submarines

c)

Satellites

d)

Stars

6.

Which part of the earth gets the maximum amount of sunlight?

a)

North Pole

b)

South Pole

c)

Equator

d)

Tropics

7.

Which effect is created by high speed winds?

a)

High pressure

b)

Lightning

c)

Rains

d)

Low pressure

8.

What happens to air on heating?

a)

It contracts

b)

It expands

c)

Moves down

d)

Stops moving

9.

What is another name for cyclone in japan ?

a)

Tornadoes

b)

Typhoon

c)

Hurricane

d)

Thunderstorm

10.

The instrument that measures the wind speed in a cyclone is

a)

Anemometer

b)

Barometer

c)

Thermometer

d)

Ammeter

11.

Which of these correctly defines wind?

a)

Moving air

b)

Hot air

c)

Humid air

d)

Cold air

12.

Which of these statements about air is incorrect?

a)

Air occupies space

b)

Cold air is lighter than warm air

c)

Air exerts pressure

d)

All of these

13.

The eye of a cyclone is

a)

an area of high pressure

b)

an area of low pressure

c)

an area with high speed winds

d)

none of these

14.

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

15.

A bicycle tube becomes tight on filling air because air exerts (a)   .

16.

Which of the following phenomenon does not occur in the atmosphere?

a)

cyclone

b)

earthquake

c)

wind

d)

tornado

17.

Thunderstorms develop very frequently in areas having:

a)

polar climate

b)

tropical climate

c)

desert climate

d)

temperate climate

18.

Which of the following can move over the land without coming to an end quickly?

a)

cyclone

b)

hurricane

c)

typhoon

d)

tornado

19.

A car or a bus is not a safe place to take shelter during lightning.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

The coastline of India is not vulnerable to cyclone

a)

True

b)

False

21.
The horizontal movement of air caused by the differences in air pressure
a)
jet stream
b)
monsoon
c)
wind chill factor
d)
wind
22.
A land breeze flows from the sea to the land
a)
true
b)
false
23.

A Violent tornado travel at a speed of about

a)

100 km/h

b)

200 km/h

c)

300 km/h

d)

50 km/h

24.

Would CYCLONES be more likely to occur with warm or cold weather?

a)

Warm

b)

Cold

25.

The monsoon comes to India from which direction?

a)

Northeast

b)

Northwest

c)

Southeast

d)

Southwest

26.
Powerful land and sea breezes that change direction with the seasons are known as monsoons
a)
true
b)
false
27.

The table shows the water level of the Green River during a thunderstorm. If the flood plain is 3.8 meters, when would this river have flooded?

a)

just after 10:00 a.m.

b)

just after 11:00 a.m.

c)

just after noon

d)

just after 1:00 p.m.

28.
Due to the orographic effect, the leeward side of mountains
a)
receives heavy rain or snowfall because of prevailing winds.
b)
dry because of the rain shadow.
c)
dry because of prevailing winds.
29.
Which latitude belt receives the most heat energy?
a)
low
b)
middle
c)
high
30.
Which latitude belt receives the most heat energy?
a)
low
b)
middle
c)
high
31.

What does this symbol represent on a map?

a)

Rain

b)

Hail

c)

Mixed rain and snow

d)

Thunderstorms

32.

Moving air is called______________

a)

wind

b)

Breeze

c)

Wave

d)

air

33.

Increased wind speed is accompanied by

a)

No change in temperature

b)

Reduced pressure

c)

Increased pressure

d)

No change in pressure

34.

Air moves faster between two places when the pressure difference between the place is

a)

Less

b)

Zero

c)

More

d)

Equal to the atmospheric pressure

35.

A dark funnel shaped cloud that reaches from the sky to the ground is

a)

Hurricane

b)

Tornado

c)

Typhoon

d)

Thunderstorm

36.

The instrument that measures the wind speed in a cyclone is

a)

Anemometer

b)

Barometer

c)

Thermometer

d)

Ammeter

37.

The eye of a cyclone is

a)

Cloudy and highly stormy

b)

full of strong winds

c)

calm and cloudless

d)

site with high atmospheric pressure

38.

Which of the following plays an important role in the early-warning systems for cyclones?

a)

Helicopters

b)

Submarines

c)

Satellites

d)

Stars

39.

What is the best thing to do when strong winds blow over a hut having a weak thatched roof?

a)

Open the doors and windows

b)

Close all the doors and windows

c)

Make holes in the roof

d)

Burn wood inside

40.

Which of the following is NOT affected by air pressure?

a)

Riding a bicycle against the wind

b)

Flying a kite

c)

A ball falling to the ground

d)

Drinking a soft drink through a straw

41.

During the formation of rain, what happens when water vapor changes to rain drops?

a)

Heat is absorbed.

b)

Heat is released.

c)

Heat is first absorbed and then released.

d)

There is no exchange of heat.

42.

Which effect is created by high speed winds?

a)

Lighting

b)

Rain

c)

Low pressure

d)

High pressure

43.

What happens to air on heating?

a)

It expands

b)

It contracts

c)

Stop moving

d)

Moves down

44.

Which part of the earth gets the maximum amount of sunlight?

a)

South pole

b)

Equator

c)

Tropics

d)

North pole

45.

Which of these shows the speed of wind?

a)

Barometer

b)

Manometer

c)

Anemometer

d)

Wind vane

46.

Water Day is celebrated on

a)

22nd March

b)

1st February

c)

24th March

d)

28th February

47.

Collection of rainwater from the rooftops of buildings

a)

Surface water

b)

Water table

c)

Drip irrigation

d)

Rainwater harvesting

48.

As per the United Nations what is the minimum amount of water required for a person?

a)

10 liter

b)

20 liter

c)

50 liter

d)

100 liter

49.

How much of the earth's surface is covered with water?

a)

80%

b)

70%

c)

97%

d)

30%

50.

Which method of irrigation helps in saving water?

a)

Water wheel

b)

Sprinkler

c)

Drip irrigation

d)

Canal

51.

Which of these correctly defines wind?

a)

Hot air

b)

Moving air

c)

Cold air

d)

Humid air

52.

Which effect is created by high speed winds?

a)

High pressure

b)

Lightning

c)

Rains

d)

Low pressure

53.

Which part of the earth gets the maximum amount of sunlight?

a)

North Pole

b)

South Pole

c)

Equator

d)

Tropics

54.

Which of these shows the direction of wind?

a)

Wind vane

b)

Anemometer

c)

Barometer

d)

Manometer

55.

Collection of rainwater from the rooftops of buildings

a)

Water table

b)

Drip irrigation

c)

Rainwater harvesting

d)

Surface water

56.

Which of these shows the speed of wind?

a)

Manometer

b)

Anemometer

c)

Wind vane

d)

Barometer

57.

Rains during winter in India are caused by which wind?

a)

Northeast

b)

Northwest

c)

Southeast

d)

Southwest

58.

What causes differences in air pressure?

a)

even heating of the Earth

b)

Even cooling of the earth

c)

uneven heating of the earth

d)

global warming

59.
Why does warm air rise?
a)
Warm air is more dense than cooler air.
b)
Warm air has more pressure than cooler air.
c)
Warm air is less dense than cooler air.
d)
Warm air has a higher dew point than cooler air.
60.
How does the air move in a land breeze?
a)
From east to west
b)
From west to east
c)
From the land to the ocean
d)
From the ocean to the land
61.

What does this picture show?

a)

water condensation drives further air movement

b)

precipitation

c)

water condensation cools down the air mass

62.
What kind of breeze is this & what time of day/night would it form?
a)
Land breeze - daytime
b)
Land breeze - nighttime
c)
Sea breeze - daytime
d)
Sea breeze - nighttime
63.
What creates the air pressure difference between the equator and the poles?
a)
The length of the seasons
b)
The shape of the earth 
c)
the duration of the solar year
d)
The amount of direct sunlight each area receives 
64.

Tool that measures air pressure

a)

thermometer

b)

altometer

c)

barometer

d)

chronometer

65.

Air in the atmosphere moves from areas of _________ to areas of __________

a)

high pressure to low pressure

b)

low pressure to high pressure

c)

warm to cold

d)

windy to calm

66.

Air exerts ___________ on kite to fly higher

a)

pressure

b)

force

c)

weight

d)

mass

67.

Which of the following is not associated with cyclones

a)

strong winds

b)

heavy rains

c)

volcanic eruption

d)

storm

68.

A fire alarm usually detects smoke in case of fire. Where should such an alarm be placed in a room?

a)

Near the door

b)

On the floor

c)

On any wall

d)

On the ceiling

69.

Figure shows a child blowing air with a straw near the opening of another straw which has its other end in a soft drink bottle. It was observed that the level of the soft drink in the straw rises up as soon as air is blown over its open end. Which one of the following best explains the reason for rise in level of the drink?

a)

Slowing of air decreases pressure over the opening of the straw.

b)

The straw of the soft drink bottle collapses when air is blown over its open end.

c)

Blowing of air warms up the air inside the straw.

d)

Blowing of air increases the pressure on the surface of soft drink in the bottle.

70.

Following are precautions one must take in case a storm is accompanied by lightning.

(i) Do not take shelter under a tree.

(ii) Do not take shelter under an umbrella with a metallic end.

(iii) Do not take shelter in open garages, storage sheds, etc.

(iv) Do not take shelter in a bus in the open. Which one of these is not correct?

a)

(i)

b)

(ii)

c)

(iii)

d)

(iv)

71.

Which of the following place is most likely to be affected by a cyclone?

a)

Mumbai

b)

Puri

c)

Goa

d)

Gogamukh

72.

A curtain is hanging at the entrance of a room. A long corridor runs at right angles to the door, that is parallel to the curtain. If a strong wind blows along the corridor, the curtain will

a)

get pushed inside the room.

b)

get pushed outside the room.

c)

get collected towards one end/swirled.

d)

remain unaffected.

73.

The moving air is called (a)   .

74.

The winds from oceans carry water and bring rain are called.....

a)

typhon

b)

monsoon

c)

cyclone

d)

none of these

75.

pick odd one out

a)

Cyclone

b)

Hurricane

c)

Monsoon

d)

Typhoon

76.

Air moves from the region where the pressure is ________________ to the region where pressure is _________________.

a)

High, medium

b)

High, low

c)

Low, high

d)

Medium, high

77.

Typhoon is the name given to thunderstorm by this country

a)

American continent

b)

Russia

c)

India

d)

Japan

78.

what is wind ?

a)

wind is oxygen.

b)

Wind is the flow of gases on a large scale

c)

wind is a gas

d)

wind is co2

79.

Long periods of rain can cause a...

a)

Thunderstorm

b)

Hurricane

c)

Drought

d)

Flood

80.

Cold front and warm front meet over land. Cold air pushes warm air up quickly in a rotating motion. This can create a...

a)

tornado.

b)

hurricane.

c)

winter storm.

d)

drought.

81.

Hurricanes usually form over _____________ water.

a)

cold

b)

warm

c)

freezing

d)

no

82.

Which type of cloud and front is associated with a thunderstorm?

a)

cumulonimbus clouds and a stationary front

b)

cumulus clouds and a warm front

c)

cumulonimbus clouds and a cold front

d)

cirrus clouds and an occluded front

83.

Which type of air mass and water temperature would cause a strong hurricane?

a)

continental polar

b)

maritime polar

c)

maritime tropical

d)

continental tropical

84.
A violent, dangerous, rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cloud.
a)
Hurricane
b)
Tornado
c)
Thunderstorm
85.
A severe storm that develops over tropical oceans
a)
hurricane
b)
tornado
c)
thunderstorm
86.
A heavy storm that is accompanied by rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds.
a)
Hurricane
b)
Tornado
c)
Thunderstorm
87.
a)
hurricane
b)
tornado
c)
thunderstorm
88.
a)
hurricane
b)
tornado
c)
thunderstorm
89.
Begins when warm moist air over the oceans rises rapidly, condenses forming clouds. This releases latent heat which increases the force of rising air.
a)
hurricane
b)
tornado
c)
thunderstorm
90.
Develops in 3 stages in which warm moist air rises forming tall cumulonimbus clouds and updrafts, while heavy rain produces downdrafts.
a)
hurricane
b)
tornado
c)
thunderstorm
91.
500 miles in diameter and can travel thousands of miles
a)
hurricane
b)
tornado
c)
thunderstorm
92.
Long duration: It can last for days to weeks.
a)
Hurricane
b)
Tornado
c)
Thunderstorm

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