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WIND STORMS AND CYCLONES MCQs

Total Questions : 56 | Page 5 of 6 pages
Question 41.


Air moves faster between two places when the pressure difference between the places is __________.


  1.     less
  2.     zero
  3.     more
  4.     equal to the atmosheric pressure
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> more
:
C

The difference in air pressure between two places initiates the movement of air. More the difference in the air pressure, greater will be the speed of movement. Air moves from higher pressure to lower pressure region.


Question 42.


A dark funnel shaped cloud that reaches from the sky to the ground is called a _______.


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

A dark funnel shaped cloud that reaches from the sky to the ground is called a tornado. 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. 


Question 43.


When does a wind blow ?


  1.     When there is no change in temperature betwen the regions.
  2.     When there is a pressure difference between the regions.
  3.     During earthquake.
  4.     When there is no pressure difference between the region.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> When there is a pressure difference between the regions.
:
B

The wind blows because of differences in air pressure between the two regions. The wind blows from the region of high pressure towards the region of low pressure. The speed of air depends on the difference in air pressure. More the difference more is the speed of blowing air.


Question 44.


The center of a cyclone is a calm area and is called the _________of the storm. 


  1.     eye
  2.     focus
  3.     arm
  4.     radius
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> eye
:
A

The center of the cyclone is known as an eye. The eye is a region of mostly calm weather which is at the center of strong tropical cyclones. It is a roughly circular area, typically 30–65 km (20–40 miles) in diameter. Eye is surrounded by the eyewall, which is a ring of towering thunderstorms where the most severe weather occurs.


Question 45.


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, the air pressure inside the bottle becomes more 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 46.


Take a thin metallic can half filled with water and put it over the flame so that the water inside starts boiling. Now put the lid on the can and remove it from the flame. What happens to the can when cold water is poured on it?


  1.     The metal can melts.
  2.     The metal can burns.
  3.     The metal can gets crushed.
  4.     The metal can remains in its original shape.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> The metal can gets crushed.
:
C
As soon as the water inside the can is heated, water starts converting to water vapour. On sealing the can, the water vapour inside cannot go out and pressure inside the can increases.
When cold water is poured on the can, the water vapour inside the can condenses into water. Thus, there is a drop in air pressure inside the can. The atmospheric pressure then pushes the can inwards, causing it to distort. This can be visualised from the diagram given below.
Take A Thin Metallic Can Half Filled With Water And Put It O...
Question 47.


Monsoon winds coming from the southwest in India carries moisture from which ocean?


  1.     Indian Ocean
  2.     Pacific Ocean
  3.     Atlantic Ocean
  4.     Arctic Ocean
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Indian Ocean
:
A
Southwest monsoon winds carries moisture from the Indian ocean because it is situated in the Southwest direction. These winds bring majority of the rainfall to India. 
Question 48.


Which of the following correctly defines the 'eye' of a cyclone?


  1.     It is an area of high pressure
  2.     It is an area of low pressure
  3.     It has high speed winds
  4.     It has lots of clouds
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> It is an area of low pressure
:
B

The centre or eye of a tropical cyclone is the area of low pressure and is characterized by little or no wind. In severe cyclones, the eye usually shows up as a circular hole in the central cloud mass. The eye is usually about 40 km in diameter, but can vary from less than 10 km to more than 100 km.


Question 49.


Which of the following is/are the examples of a natural disaster?


  1.     Tsunami
  2.     Flood
  3.     Earthquake
  4.     Rain
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Flood
:
A, B, and C

A natural event such as flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life is called a natural disaster. It is a major adverse event which is resulted from the natural processes of the earth.
Rain is not a disaster but excess rain can cause flood.


Question 50.


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 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 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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