Storms

Q.

What is a cyclone? What is the reason for the formation of cyclones? [3 MARKS]

Q. A meteorologist can predict which region a storm is going to hit.

1. True
2. False

Q.

Which of the following is a cause for storms?

1. Volcanic erruption

2. High and low pressure of air

3. Tremors inside earth

4. Movement of tectonic plates

Q. A cyclone is also calledin the atlantic sea.

1. hurricane
2. typhoon
3. tornado

Q. Tropical cyclones that occur in the Atlantic Ocean are called .

1. hurricanes
2. typhoons
3. tornadoes

Q.

what was the reason behind the cyclone in japan.

Q. Identify the different names given for cyclones in different parts of the world.

1. Tropical cyclone
2. Typhoon
3. Hurricane

Q. Identify the different types of storms.

1. Earthquake
2. Sea breeze
3. Cyclone
4. Thunderstorm
5. Land breeze
6. Ice storm
7. Tornado
8. Blizzard

Q. A is an event which is characterised by the presence of lightning and sound.

1. thunderstorm
2. hailstorm
3. cyclone
4. dust storm

Q. Storms are created when the centre of low pressure develops with a system of high pressure surrounding it.

1. False
2. True