Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones
Each subtopic includes About section, revision page link, 10 preview questions, and practice CTAs.
Pressure
SubtopicPressure under Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these devices helps in tracking the path of a cyclone?
A.Microscope
B.Stethoscope
C.Satellites and Radars
D.Telescope
- 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.
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
- 4.
Pressure exerted by a liquid at the bottom of a container depends on the ________ of the liquid column.
A.Width
B.Height
C.Shape
D.Color
- 5.
A student holds a thin strip of paper and blows air horizontally over its top surface. Which of the following observations and reasons is correct?
A.The paper strip moves downwards because the moving air exerts a downward force.
B.The paper strip remains stationary as air pressure is the same on both sides.
C.The paper strip gets lifted upwards because the high-speed air creates a region of low pressure above it.
D.The paper strip curls towards the mouth due to the force of suction.
- 6.
What happens to a tin can filled with hot water when cold water is poured over it after closing it tightly?
A.It expands because the pressure inside increases
B.It gets crushed because the steam inside condenses, reducing internal pressure
C.It stays the same
D.It melts due to the temperature change
- 7.
The wind speed is high when:
A.The pressure difference is small
B.The pressure difference is large
C.There is no pressure difference
D.The temperature is exactly
- 8.
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the pressure at a point inside a liquid?
A.The depth of the point from the free surface.
B.The density of the liquid.
C.The acceleration due to gravity.
D.The shape of the container.
- 9.
A truck has 6 to 8 tyres instead of 4 primarily to:
A.Increase the speed of the truck.
B.Decrease the friction with the road.
C.Distribute the heavy load over a larger area to reduce pressure on the road.
D.Provide better fuel efficiency.
- 10.
The 'Tornado' is a dark funnel-shaped cloud that reaches from:
A.The ground to the sky.
B.The sky to the ground.
C.One mountain to another.
D.The sea to the land only.
Download the worksheet for Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones - Pressure to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Pressure Exerted by Air
SubtopicPressure Exerted by Air under Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 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.
The instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure is:
A.Thermometer
B.Barometer
C.Odometer
D.Speedometer
- 3.
At the equator, the air is ________ and therefore ________.
A.Cold, sinks
B.Warm, rises
C.Cold, rises
D.Warm, sinks
- 4.
Air is a mixture of gases. Does this mixture exert pressure?
A.No
B.Only when it is pure oxygen
C.Yes
D.Only in the liquid state
- 5.
If you invert an empty glass bottle vertically into a bucket of water, you will notice that the water does not enter the bottle. However, if you tilt the bottle slightly, bubbles come out and water starts filling it. What does this experiment primarily prove about air?
A.Air has no mass and therefore cannot be displaced by water.
B.Air occupies space and exerts pressure, preventing the water from entering.
C.Water is more compressible than air under normal conditions.
D.Air pressure is only exerted in the upward direction inside the bottle.
- 6.
A student takes a syringe, pulls the plunger back to fill it with air, and then seals the nozzle tightly with a thumb. When the student tries to push the plunger in, they feel a strong resistance. This resistance is caused by:
A.The creation of a vacuum inside the syringe that pulls the plunger outward.
B.The friction between the rubber plunger and the glass walls of the syringe.
C.The air molecules being forced into a smaller space, increasing the internal pressure.
D.The temperature of the air inside the syringe decreasing as it is compressed.
- 7.
Two glass bulbs, A and B, are connected by a thin tube. Bulb A is heated with a candle, while Bulb B is kept at room temperature. What will happen to the air pressure in Bulb A and how will the air move?
A.Pressure in Bulb A decreases, and air moves from Bulb B to Bulb A.
B.Pressure in Bulb A increases, and air moves from Bulb A to Bulb B.
C.Pressure in both bulbs remains the same, but the air in Bulb A becomes heavier.
D.Air does not move because the bulbs are part of a closed system.
- 8.
Calculate the pressure if a force of is applied over an area of . (While this is physics, it relates to the definition of air pressure).
A.B.C.D. - 9.
If the Earth did not rotate, in which direction would the main wind currents blow?
A.West to East
B.East to West
C.North-South directly between the Poles and the Equator
D.There would be no wind at all
- 10.
Why does a balloon expand as it rises higher into the atmosphere?
A.The temperature increases, causing the gas inside to expand.
B.The external atmospheric pressure decreases, allowing the internal gas pressure to expand the balloon.
C.The gravity decreases, making the balloon lighter.
D.The balloon absorbs more sunlight at higher altitudes.
Download the worksheet for Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones - Pressure Exerted by Air to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Formation of Wind
SubtopicFormation of Wind under Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Moving air creates a region of ____ pressure.
A.low
B.high
C.neutral
D.extreme
- 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.
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
- 4.
Wind speed is usually measured in which unit?
A.Kilograms
B.Liters
C.km/h
D.Degrees Celsius
- 5.
Many traditional houses are designed with windows located near the floor and ventilators located near the ceiling. Based on the principles of wind formation and air circulation, how does this design maintain a flow of fresh air?
A.Cool air is less dense and enters through the ventilators, pushing the stale warm air out through the windows.
B.Warm air becomes lighter and rises to escape through the ventilators, creating a pressure drop that draws cooler air in through the windows.
C.Air pressure is significantly higher near the ceiling, which forces fresh outdoor air to be sucked in through the ventilators.
D.The height difference creates a vacuum effect where air only moves if the temperature outside is exactly .
- 6.
In a science experiment, two glass jars are connected by a thin horizontal tube. Jar 1 is placed in a container of hot water, and Jar 2 is placed in a container of crushed ice. If smoke is introduced into the connecting tube, in which direction will it primarily move and why?
A.From Jar 1 to Jar 2, because air moves from low-pressure areas to high-pressure areas.
B.From Jar 1 to Jar 2, because the heat in Jar 1 increases the air speed and pulls the smoke.
C.From Jar 2 to Jar 1, because the cooling of air in Jar 2 creates a region of higher pressure compared to Jar 1.
D.The smoke will stay in the middle because temperature differences do not create enough pressure to move air horizontally.
- 7.
Which statement best describes the flow of air in the atmosphere?
A.Air moves from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas
B.Air moves from low-pressure areas to high-pressure areas
C.Air moves only from the poles to the equator
D.Air moves only from the equator to the poles
- 8.
What is the primary role of the Earth's rotation in the life cycle of a cyclone?
A.It provides the heat needed to evaporate the ocean water.
B.It creates the 'twist' or 'spin' necessary to organize the storm into a spiral.
C.It pushes the cyclone from the land back toward the sea.
D.It increases the gravitational pull on the clouds.
- 9.
Why does a pressurized deodorant spray feel cold when it is released?
A.The chemical inside is a refrigerant.
B.The rapid expansion of the compressed gas into the lower pressure atmosphere leads to a drop in temperature.
C.The high-speed wind created by the spray absorbs heat from the air.
D.The metal can is kept in a cold environment.
- 10.
If the temperature of a parcel of air increases from to at a constant volume, what happens to the pressure?
A.The pressure decreases because the air becomes 'lighter'.
B.The pressure increases because the molecules move faster and collide with more force.
C.The pressure remains the same.
D.The pressure becomes negative.
Download the worksheet for Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones - Formation of Wind to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
High-Speed Winds Result in Lowering Air Pressure
SubtopicHigh-Speed Winds Result in Lowering Air Pressure under Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
High-speed winds are often accompanied by ________.
A.High pressure
B.Low pressure
C.Moderate pressure
D.Zero pressure
- 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.
Wind speed is an important factor for:
A.Weather forecasting
B.Digestion
C.Plant growth only
D.Studying stars
- 4.
What is the result of blowing air into a bottle with a paper ball near the mouth?
A.The ball goes in easily
B.The ball is pushed out
C.The ball turns into liquid
D.The bottle breaks
- 5.
If the air pressure in two adjacent rooms is exactly the same, what will be the movement of air between them?
A.Air will move very fast
B.Air will move slowly
C.There will be no net movement of air
D.Air will move in a circular motion
- 6.
A person blowing air over a plastic bottle cap finds that the cap moves towards them. This is likely because:
A.They are inhaling air
B.The high-speed air they blew over the cap created a low-pressure area
C.The cap is magnetic
D.The cap is heavier than air
- 7.
Which property of air is responsible for a curtain being pulled out of a window when a high-speed wind blows outside the window?
A.Air has weight
B.High-speed wind outside creates low pressure
C.Air is a mixture of gases
D.Warm air rises up
- 8.
In a thunderstorm, if the upward movement of air is extremely fast, what is the most likely effect on the local atmospheric pressure at the base of the storm?
A.The pressure will increase due to the weight of the clouds.
B.The pressure will drop significantly.
C.The pressure will remain constant because of the rain.
D.The pressure will become negative.
- 9.
Why does a spinning cricket ball 'swing' in the air?
A.The spin creates different air speeds on either side of the ball, leading to a pressure difference that pushes the ball sideways.
B.The ball is heavier on one side due to the polish.
C.The bowler's hand exerts a magnetic force.
D.The air pressure is higher on the side where the air moves faster.
- 10.
If the air speed in a certain region is and the pressure is , and in another region the speed is and pressure is , if , which of the following is generally true?
A.B.C.D.
Download the worksheet for Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones - High-Speed Winds Result in Lowering Air Pressure to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Storms, Thunderstorms, and Lightning
SubtopicStorms, Thunderstorms, and Lightning under Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The use of which technology has made it easier to track cyclones?
A.Microscopes
B.Satellites and Radars
C.Telescopes
D.Submarines
- 2.
The pressure inside the eye of a cyclone is _________.
A.Very high
B.Very low
C.Moderate
D.Normal
- 3.
Which part of the Earth receives maximum solar energy?
A.North Pole
B.South Pole
C.Equator
D.Arctic Circle
- 4.
Winds carrying _________ bring rain.
A.Dust
B.Water vapor
C.Smoke
D.Leaves
- 5.
If you are caught in a thunderstorm while driving, safety guidelines suggest staying inside the car with the windows rolled up. Based on the principles of electricity shown in the diagram, why are the passengers protected if lightning strikes the vehicle?
A.The rubber tires of the car provide a perfect insulation barrier that prevents lightning from reaching the ground.
B.The glass windows of the car act as an electrical filter that neutralizes the high voltage of the lightning.
C.The metallic body of the car provides a low-resistance path for the lightning to travel around the exterior to the ground.
D.The engine of the car creates a localized magnetic field that repels electrical discharges away from the cabin.
- 6.
During a thunderstorm, you should avoid touching metal pipes or faucets because:
A.Metal is a good conductor of electricity
B.Water in the pipes can freeze
C.The pipes might attract wind
D.It can cause a short circuit in the TV
- 7.
Which of the following describes the flow of air in a cyclone in the Northern Hemisphere?
A.Clockwise towards the center
B.Anticlockwise towards the center
C.Straight from North to South
D.Directly upwards from the center
- 8.
A lightning conductor is designed with sharp, pointed ends at its top rather than a smooth, rounded surface. Which of the following scientific principles explains why these pointed ends provide better protection during a thunderstorm?
A.Sharp points minimize the surface area exposed to rain, preventing the metal from rusting and losing its conductivity.
B.The pointed tips increase the air resistance around the building, creating a 'buffer zone' that pushes the lightning bolt away.
C.The high concentration of charges at the sharp points ionizes the nearby air, creating a path to slowly neutralize the cloud's charge.
D.Pointed ends are specifically shaped to absorb the sonic energy from thunder, preventing structural vibrations in the building.
- 9.
Which of the following best explains why wind speed is higher at higher altitudes compared to the surface?
A.The air is thinner at higher altitudes
B.There is less friction from the Earth's surface and obstacles (like trees/buildings)
C.Gravity is weaker at higher altitudes
D.The clouds push the air faster
- 10.
What is the primary role of a 'Lightning Conductor' when it is struck by lightning?
A.To stop the lightning from occurring
B.To convert the electrical energy into light energy safely
C.To provide a zero-resistance path for the electrical charge to reach the ground safely
D.To store the electricity for later use in the building
Download the worksheet for Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones - Storms, Thunderstorms, and Lightning to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Cyclone
SubtopicCyclone under Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which agency in India provides cyclone warnings?
A.Indian Railways
B.Indian Meteorological Department
C.Indian Postal Service
D.Indian Oil Corporation
- 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.
A tornado is often a part of a
A.Drought
B.Earthquake
C.Cyclone
D.Avalanche
- 4.
Winds are produced due to heating on the Earth.
A.Uniform
B.Uneven
C.Surface
D.Deep
- 5.
The diagram illustrates a sequence of weather conditions experienced as a cyclone passes over a specific location. Based on this sequence, why is the period during 'Phase 2' considered deceptive and dangerous for people in the area?
A.Because the temperature rises so high that it causes immediate dehydration.
B.Because the calm weather suggests the storm is over, but it is followed by the violent second half of the storm.
C.Because Phase 2 is when the most lightning strikes occur despite the lack of wind.
D.Because the air pressure at Phase 2 is the highest ever recorded on Earth.
- 6.
A cyclone undergoes several stages from its birth over the sea to its end over land. In the provided lifecycle flowchart, what does 'X' most likely represent after the cyclone makes 'Landfall'?
A.The storm gains more energy from the solid ground.
B.The cyclone turns into a high-pressure system immediately.
C.The storm weakens as it is cut off from its moisture source.
D.The eye of the cyclone expands to cover the entire continent.
- 7.
Study the vertical airflow pattern within a tropical cyclone as illustrated below. What occurs when the rising air reaches the 'Upper Atmosphere' (marked as stage S5)?
A.The air sinks directly back into the 'Eye' to create rain.
B.The air flows outward, away from the center of the storm.
C.The air becomes extremely dense and stops the storm's rotation.
D.The air turns into a solid layer of ice that blocks the sun.
- 8.
Which physical law explains why wind speed increases as air gets closer to the center of a cyclone (similar to a figure skater pulling in their arms)?
A.Newton's Third Law
B.Law of Conservation of Angular Momentum
C.Pascal's Law
D.Ohm's Law
- 9.
What is the typical speed of a cyclone's 'translation' (the speed at which the whole storm system moves across the ocean)?
A.500-1000 km/h
B.15-30 km/h
C.1-2 km/h
D.It does not move; it remains stationary
- 10.
Cyclones in the Indian Ocean are generally more frequent in which of the following months?
A.January to March
B.May to June and October to November
C.July to August
D.December to February
Download the worksheet for Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones - Cyclone to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.