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WIND STORMS AND CYCLONES MCQs

Total Questions : 56 | Page 4 of 6 pages
Question 31.


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 speed and 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 32.


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 and its density decreases.


Question 33.


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 difference over 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 which greatly reduces the overall pressure difference on the structure.
Question 34.


Which of the following is/are characteristics of cyclones?


  1.     High-speed winds
  2.     Low pressure area
  3.     Very high temperature
  4.     High tides
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> High-speed winds
:
A and B

Cyclones are caused around a low-pressure area distinguished by swift and often destructive air circulation. Therefore both high-speed winds and pressure difference are the primary characteristics of cyclones.


Question 35.


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 as land breeze. During daytime, the winds flow from the ocean to land and this is known as  sea breeze.
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 36.


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 typhoon in Philippines and Japan.
It is called hurricane in the American continent. 
Tornadoes are also circular winds but they are much faster and narrower than cyclones.
Thunderstorm is not a cyclones rather it is a storm with thunder and lightning.


Question 37.


A violent tornado travels at a speed of about:


  1.     100 km/hr
  2.     200 km/hr
  3.     300 km/hr
  4.     500 km/hr
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 300 km/hr
:
C

A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cloud, or in rare cases, the base of a cloud. It travels at a speed of about 300 km/hr.


Question 38.


Cyclonic path can be predicted by _____.


  1.     satellite
  2.     seismograph
  3.     magnetic compass
  4.     thermometer
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> satellite
:
A
Satellite images helps us to predict cyclonic path. The use of 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 communications, remote sensing and mapping. Meteorological and storm warning satellite technology can help in predicting disasters and setting up precautionary activities.
Question 39.


A cyclone is also called as ________in the American continent. 


  1.     hurricane
  2.     typhoon
  3.     tornado
  4.     thunderstorm
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> hurricane
:
A

A cyclone is also called as hurricane in the American continent. 
Typhoon is a name for tropical cyclones in Japan regions.
Tornadoes are also circular winds but they are much faster and narrower than cyclones.
Thunderstorm is not a cyclones rather it is a
 storm with thunder and lightning.


Question 40.


Which of the following should not be done during cyclone?


  1.     Listen to the warning issued by the meteorological department.
  2.     Avoid driving on flooded roads.
  3.     Follow the eye of the cyclone.
  4.     Stay inside the house.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Follow the eye of the cyclone.
:
C
In case of a cyclone, one should listen to the warnings issued by the meteorological department through TV, radio, or newspapers. Driving through waterlogged roads should be avoided, as floods may have damaged the roads. It is safe to stay in the house and not move outside. In case of a cyclone, do not drink river or lake water as the water can be contaminated, therefore better to store drinking water.

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