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The centre of the cyclone is called the eye.

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Important Questions on Winds, Storms and Cyclones

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The centre of a cyclone is called its _____.

(Choose from: eye/typhoon)

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A _____ is always accompanied by lightning.
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The word cyclone is derived from the Greek word _____.

(Choose from: cyclos/cylius)

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The revolving storm which is formed over warm seawater is _____. (tornoid/cyclone)

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Huge sparks produced between clouds is _____.(lightning/thunder)
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An effective safety forecast and measure to warn against cyclone is a cyclone forecast and _____ (cyclone warning/cyclone siren) service.
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Twister and whirlwind are alternative names for a _____.

(Choose from: Cyclone/tornado)

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Cyclonic winds tend to circulate around the _____ of the cyclone.
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Lightning is often accompanied by _____.
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 _____ and thunder occur simultaneously.
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Select the correct option from the brackets.

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

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Air circles around the centre of the storm in a cyclone because of _____of the earth pushes the winds to one direction.
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A violent tornado can travel at a speed of about _____ (300 km/h or 300 m/h).
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The storm associated with funnel-shaped cloud that reaches from the sky to the ground is called _____. (tornado/cyclone)

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During a thunderstorm, do not take shelter under _____. Choose from (umbrella/ building).
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One of the factors responsible for the development of a cyclone is _____.
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Choose the right word and fill in the blank provided below.

[harsh / smooth/ easy]

Breeze: gentle :: storm: _____

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Choose the right word and fill in the blank:

[Winnowing, Thunderstorm, Electricity, Room Heaters, Blowers]

Strong wind along with thunder and lightening is called _____.

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Fill in the blank choosing the right word:

A strong wind can _____ (down root/uproot) trees.

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The centre of a cyclone is called its _____.