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How is cyclone formed? Explain with the help of a diagram.

Important Questions on Air, Winds and Cyclones

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The region of low pressure inside the cyclone is called a/an _____.
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Name any four natural hazards.
 
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Choose the odd one out.

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Calm conditions do not prevail anywhere in the cyclone.
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Describe the 'eye of a cyclone'.
 
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The strongest winds in a cyclone occur in the centre on the 'eye' of storm. Do you agree? Give reasons.
 
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Why does cyclone die on reaching the land?
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Observe the given diagrams and compare both of them.

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Draw a labelled diagram of the structure of a cyclone. Mark the direction of winds surrounding the eye.
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A cyclone becomes steadily weaker on reaching a landmass. It is because of 
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What causes a tornado to be formed?
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What are the hazards associated with a cyclone?
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What are cyclones? Explain briefly.
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How does a tornado look like?

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Differentiate between:

Typhoon and Tornado.

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Where does a cyclone start–over land or over the sea?
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A storm can break things. What else can a storm do?
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It is said that Delhi is unlikely to be affected by a cyclone. Why?
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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.

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Can you tell where hurricane generally occur?

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Why does a cyclone become weak once it hits land?