Do's and Don'ts

Q. What is a tornado and how is it formed? What are some safety measures we can take to be safe from a tornado? [5 MARKS]

Q. In India, cyclones usually occur in the month of _____.

1. May-June
2. January-February
3. October-November
4. August-September

Q.

Why are cyclones formed over the ocean?

Q. Give three precautions that should be taken to protect oneself from the lightning.

Q.

(1.) How will you help your neighbours in case cyclone approaches your village or town ?

(2.) Suggest two methods to find out wind direction at a given place.

Q. Which of the following precautions do we need to take if we are staying in a cyclone hit area?

1. Always store clean drinking water for emergencies.
2. Try to stay outdoor as much as possible.
3. Do not ignore the warnings issued by the meteorological department.
4. Try to stay inside houses.

Q. 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. Stay inside the house.
4. Follow the eye of the cyclone.

Q.

During lightning, we should take shelter under a tall tree.

1. True
2. False

Q. ___ helps us announce a cyclone alert.

1. Satellite

2. Barometer

3. Ammeter

4. Thermometer

Q. What planning is required in advance to deal with the situation created by a cyclone? [5 MARKS]

Q. Statement 1: A cyclone is formed by a very high-pressure system with very high-speed winds revolving around it.
Statement 2: The coastline of India is not vulnerable to cyclones.

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

Q. If you are stuck in the region of a tornado, you will:

1. Stay on top of a building.
2. Take shelter under a tree.
3. Bow down on knees covering head and neck.
4. Use umbrella for protection.

Q. During the time of a cyclone alert, which of the following safety measures should be followed?

1. Move out near river banks and seashore for sight-seeing.
2. Drink water from wells and bore pumps.
3. Pack essentials for you and your loved ones.
4. Move out to inform your friends.

Q. Why is it advisable not to shut all the doors and windows during a storm?

1. To cool the house.
2. To avoid more carbon dioxide from entering the room.
3. To avoid roof from flying off.
4. To make more water enter the house.

Q.

Does a cyclone originates only above oceans

Q. How will you help your close ones in case a cyclone approaches your village/town?

Q.

How would I help my neighbours when a cyclone approaches my town/village?

Q. What difference do you notice between the reaction if the adults and the children when face with danger?

Q. Consider the following statements:
A: During storms, all windows should be tightly shut
B: During storms, the air pressure outside a house is less than air pressure inside the house

1. Both A and B are correct
2. A is correct and B is incorrect
3. A is incorrect and B is correct
4. Both A and B are incorrect

Q.

After a cyclone, we should preferably drink water after boiling.

1. True

2. False

Q. Match the weather condition with the type of clothes.

1. Cotton
2. Raincoat
3. Woollen

Q. Which of the following precautions we must take during thunderstorm?

1. Take shelter under a tall tree.
2. Stay inside the house.
3. Get out of the water.
4. Take shelter inside a car.

Q. 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.

Q. Which of the following should not be done during a thunderstorm?

1. Stay inside your house.
2. Take shelter under a tree.
3. Take shelter in a car.
4. Stay away from a metallic object.

Q. is responsible for weather prediction and issuing cyclones alerts.

1. IMD
2. IMR
3. IMZ