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WIND STORMS AND CYCLONES MCQs

Total Questions : 56 | Page 2 of 6 pages
Question 11. A paper ball kept on the mouth of an empty plastic bottle will be pushed out if we press the bottle because:
  1.    The air pressure in the bottle is equal to the outside pressure.
  2.    The air pressure in the bottle is greater than the outside pressure.
  3.    The air pressure in the bottle is lower than the outside pressure.
  4.    The mass of paper ball and plastic bottle is equal.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> The air pressure in the bottle is greater than the outside pressure.
:
B
As we press the bottle, theair pressure inside the bottle becomesmore than the pressure outside. Thus, a paper ball kept near the mouth of the bottle will be pushed out due to this pressure difference.
Question 12. Which one of the following places is unlikely to be affected by a cyclone?
  1.    Chennai
  2.    Mangalore
  3.    Amritsar
  4.    Puri
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Amritsar
:
C
Cyclones largely affect the coastal regions. As it can be observed that all the places except Amritsar are on coastal area, Amritsar will not be affected.
Question 13. Winds carrying water vapour bring __________.
  1.    thunderstorm
  2.    rain
  3.    tornado
  4.    cyclone
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> rain
:
B
The winds carrying water vapour brings rain.Rain is the liquid water in the form of droplets that have condensed from atmospheric water vapor and then precipitated.
Question 14. The instrument that measures the wind speed in a cyclone is:
  1.    Anemometer
  2.    Barometer
  3.    Thermometer
  4.    Ammeter
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Anemometer
:
A
An anemometer is a device used for measuring wind speedand is a common weather station instrument. The term is derived from the Greek word anemos, which means wind, and is used to describe any wind speed measurement instrument used in meteorology.
Barometer measures pressure.
Thermometer measures temperature.
Ammeter measures electric current.
Question 15. Which among these are not associated with thunderstorms?
  1.    Earthquake
  2.    Fast wind
  3.    Lightning
  4.    Rain
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Earthquake
:
A
Thunderstorms are usually associated with winds athigh speed, lightning and rain. Earthquake is an altogether different phenomenon related withEarth's tectonic plate movements.
Question 16. Warm air is less denser than cold air. 
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    tornado
  4.    thunderstorm
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
The density of warm air is lesser than cold air. On heating, air expands andits density decreases.
Question 17. Which of the given statements is correct?
  1.    During night, the winds flow from the ocean to the land.
  2.    During day, the winds flow from the land towards the ocean.
  3.    Satellites help in predicting the path of cyclone.
  4.    The coastline of India is not vulnerable to cyclones.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Satellites help in predicting the path of cyclone.
:
C
During night, the winds flow from the land to ocean and this is known asland breeze.During daytime, the winds flow from the ocean to landand this is known as seabreeze.
Satellite images help to predict the path of cyclone to some extent. The whole system of clouds and winds spinning at high speed is captued by satellites.
The coastline of India is vulnerable to cyclones as cyclones form over the sea.
Question 18. Why do huge hoardings have holes in them?
  1.    To increase the air pressure difference between the two faces of hoardings.
  2.    To decrease the air pressure difference between the two faces of hoardings.
  3.    Holes have no role in increasing or decreasing the air pressure difference.
  4.    To give a fancy look to the hoarding.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> To decrease the air pressure difference between the two faces of hoardings.
:
B
In windy conditions, the air pressure differenceover the two faces of a hoarding can create a massive force. This force can easily topple or destroy the huge hoardings. Holes in the material allows the wind to pass through whichgreatly reducesthe overall pressure difference on the structure.
Question 19. A cyclone is also called as ____________in Philippines and Japan.
  1.    hurricane
  2.    typhoon
  3.    tornado
  4.    thunderstorm
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> typhoon
:
B
A cyclone is also called as typhoonin Philippines and Japan.
It is calledhurricanein the American continent.
Tornadoes are also circular winds but they are much faster and narrower than cyclones.
Thunderstormisnot a cyclones rather it is astorm with thunder and lightning.
Question 20. Which of the following plays an important role as the early warning system?
  1.    Satellites
  2.    Moon
  3.    Helicopters
  4.    Submarines
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Satellites
:
A
The useof satellites in disaster management is becoming more integral in reducing reaction time and providing accurate information for rescue and disaster control operations. Satellites are used in disasters for communication, remote sensing and mapping. Meteorological and storm warning satellite technology can help in predicting disasters and setting up precautionary activities.

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