Anticyclones

Q. When are anticyclones formed?

1. When low pressure area is surrounded by high pressure areas
2. When low pressure area is surrounded by low pressure areas
3. When high pressure area is surrounded by high pressure areas
4. When high pressure area is surrounded by low pressure areas

Q. A cyclone is a low-pressure system while a/an _________ is a high-pressure system

1. tsunami
2. anticyclone
3. hurricane
4. typhoon

Q. Select the true statement about anticyclones from the following options.

1. They move in an anticlockwise direction in both northern and southern hemispheres
2. These winds move in a clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere, whereas they move in an anticlockwise direction in the southern hemisphere
3. These winds move in an anticlockwise direction in the northern hemisphere, whereas they move in a clockwise direction in the southern hemisphere
4. They move in a clockwise direction in both northern and southern hemispheres

Q. Which letter is used to represent the centre of anticyclone in weather maps?

1. C
2. L
3. Y
4. H

Q. Select the correct option after reading the statements.
1) Anticyclones rotate anticlockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.
2) Anticyclones move anticlockwise in the Southern Hemisphere

1. Both statements are false.
2. Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false.
3. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
4. Both statements are true.

Q. Explain the formation of anticyclones.

Q. Generally anticyclones are associated with_____ and ________.

1. low rainfall
2. high rainfall
3. cloudy skies
4. clear skies

Q. An anticyclone is a low-pressure system.

1. False
2. True

Q. When a cyclone moves towards the land, it is accompanied by very high waves called

(a) tide
(b) water spout
(c) cyclone
(d) storm surge