EASY
Earn 100

Explain the construction and working (with rough diagrams) of Anemometer.

Important Questions on Air, Winds and Cyclones

EASY
Which factor does not contribute to the formation of a cyclone?
EASY
Hurricanes produce giant _____in sea along with torrential rains.
EASY

Select the correct option from the brackets.

Cyclones are generally restricted to _____ (high pressure/low pressure) areas.

MEDIUM

Hurricanes are one of the fastest winds. They are highly destructive. Below are a few pictures related to hurricane. They always have a centre point called 'the eye' around which the wind moves.

Question Image

Can you tell where hurricane generally occur?

EASY
Cyclones are called ____ in East Asia.
EASY
The _____ of a cyclone is surrounded by strong circular winds.
EASY
Choose the odd one. Give reason for your choice.
EASY
One of the factors responsible for the development of a cyclone is _____.
EASY
Winds and cyclones are formed due to _____ heating of the earth.
EASY

The best place to be in during a tornado is the _____.

(Choose from the following: in an open field/ inside a basement)

EASY
A cyclone becomes steadily weaker on reaching a landmass. It is because of 
EASY
Which of the following best describes a tornado?
EASY
Cyclones become weak as it reaches the _____.
MEDIUM
The region of low pressure inside the cyclone is called a/an _____.
EASY
The centre of a cyclone is called its _____.
EASY
A hurricane is a huge natural _____.
EASY
A violent tornado can travel at a speed of about _____ (300 km/h or 300 m/h).
EASY
Air circles around the centre of the storm in a cyclone because of _____of the earth pushes the winds to one direction.
EASY
A tornado over the sea is called a _____. (Waterspout/ Hurricane)
EASY

Choose the odd one out.