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WorksheetsWinds, Storms, Cyclones
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
In which year was Orissa hit by a cyclone?
1999
2000
2001
2004
Leaves of trees, banner or flags flutter when wind is blowing. Why?
Air occupies space
Air is a mixture of gases
Air exerts pressure
Air is colourless
When we blow over a paper strip it goes upward as shown in the figure given. why?
Blowing over the paper reduces the air pressure above the strip
Blowing over the paper increases the air pressure above the strip
None of these is a correct reason
The strip will not go upward at all
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?
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Which of the following places is most likely to be affected by a cyclone?
Mumbai
Puri
Goa
Porbandar
A fire alarm usually detects smoke in case of fire. Where should such an alarm be placed in a room?
Near the door
On the floor
On any wall
On the ceiling
The winds from oceans carry water and bring rain. These winds are called
Typhoon
Monsoon
Cyclone
None of these
What is a cyclone?
Winds from the oceans carrying water
Very low pressure system with very high speed winds revolving around it
Dark funnel shaped cloud that reaches from the sky to the ground
None of these
Pick the odd one out
Cyclone
Hurricane
Monsoon
Typhoon
A cyclone warning can be issued
48 hours in advance
12 hours in advance
6 hours in advance
24 hours in advance
