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Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones

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Pressure

Subtopic

Pressure under Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones for Grade 8 CBSE.

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Preview questions (no answers)

  1. 1.

    Which of these devices helps in tracking the path of a cyclone?

    A.

    Microscope

    B.

    Stethoscope

    C.

    Satellites and Radars

    D.

    Telescope

  2. 2.

    An inflated balloon collapses when air is let out because:

    A.

    External air pressure is zero

    B.

    Internal air pressure decreases

    C.

    Internal air pressure increases

    D.

    The rubber becomes stronger

  3. 3.

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

    A.

    Coastal areas

    B.

    Deserts

    C.

    Inside a deep cave

    D.

    Mountain peaks

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Pressure Exerted by Air

Subtopic

Pressure Exerted by Air under Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones for Grade 8 CBSE.

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Preview questions (no answers)

  1. 1.

    When we press a rubber sucker, most of the ________ between its cup and the surface escapes.

    A.

    Liquid

    B.

    Solid

    C.

    Air

    D.

    Glue

  2. 2.

    The instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure is:

    A.

    Thermometer

    B.

    Barometer

    C.

    Odometer

    D.

    Speedometer

  3. 3.

    At the equator, the air is ________ and therefore ________.

    A.

    Cold, sinks

    B.

    Warm, rises

    C.

    Cold, rises

    D.

    Warm, sinks

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Formation of Wind

Subtopic

Formation of Wind under Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones for Grade 8 CBSE.

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Preview questions (no answers)

  1. 1.

    Moving air creates a region of ____ pressure.

    A.

    low

    B.

    high

    C.

    neutral

    D.

    extreme

  2. 2.

    The movement of air from land to sea at night is known as:

    A.

    Sea breeze

    B.

    Land breeze

    C.

    Monsoon

    D.

    Cyclone

  3. 3.

    If you are outside during a thunderstorm, where is it safest to take shelter?

    A.

    Under a tall tree

    B.

    In a car with closed windows

    C.

    On top of a hill

    D.

    In an open field

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High-Speed Winds Result in Lowering Air Pressure

Subtopic

High-Speed Winds Result in Lowering Air Pressure under Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones for Grade 8 CBSE.

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Preview questions (no answers)

  1. 1.

    High-speed winds are often accompanied by ________.

    A.

    High pressure

    B.

    Low pressure

    C.

    Moderate pressure

    D.

    Zero pressure

  2. 2.

    What happens to the density of air when it is heated?

    A.

    It increases

    B.

    It decreases

    C.

    It remains the same

    D.

    It becomes double

  3. 3.

    Wind speed is an important factor for:

    A.

    Weather forecasting

    B.

    Digestion

    C.

    Plant growth only

    D.

    Studying stars

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Storms, Thunderstorms, and Lightning

Subtopic

Storms, Thunderstorms, and Lightning under Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones for Grade 8 CBSE.

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Preview questions (no answers)

  1. 1.

    The use of which technology has made it easier to track cyclones?

    A.

    Microscopes

    B.

    Satellites and Radars

    C.

    Telescopes

    D.

    Submarines

  2. 2.

    The pressure inside the eye of a cyclone is _________.

    A.

    Very high

    B.

    Very low

    C.

    Moderate

    D.

    Normal

  3. 3.

    Which part of the Earth receives maximum solar energy?

    A.

    North Pole

    B.

    South Pole

    C.

    Equator

    D.

    Arctic Circle

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Cyclone

Subtopic

Cyclone under Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones for Grade 8 CBSE.

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Preview questions (no answers)

  1. 1.

    Which agency in India provides cyclone warnings?

    A.

    Indian Railways

    B.

    Indian Meteorological Department

    C.

    Indian Postal Service

    D.

    Indian Oil Corporation

  2. 2.

    The low pressure in the eye of a cyclone lifts the ...... in the center.

    A.

    Land

    B.

    Water surface

    C.

    Sand

    D.

    Trees

  3. 3.

    A tornado is often a part of a ......

    A.

    Drought

    B.

    Earthquake

    C.

    Cyclone

    D.

    Avalanche

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Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones Class 8 Worksheet with Answers