WINDS, STORMS AND CYCLONES

The change in the direction of the wind is caused by the
1. rotation of the moon
2. revolution of the earth
3. rotation of the earth
4. revolution of the moon
Farmers in our country depend mainly on rains for their
1. food
2. harvests
3. shelter
4. health
What develop in hot, humid tropical areas like India very frequently?
1. cyclone
2. storms
3. thunderstorms
4. hurricane
In India, uneven heating of land and water in winter generate winds from the
1. south east direction
2. north east direction
3. south west direction
4. north west direction
In India, uneven heating of land especially the Rajasthan desert generates rnonsoon winds frorn
1. northeast direction
2. northwest direction
3. southwest direction
4. southeast direction
A car or a bus is a safe place to take shelter during
1. thunderstorms
2. lightning
3. storms
4. tornado
When water changes from liquid to vapour state, it requires
1. cold
2. ice
3. heat
4. all the above
The centre of the cyclone is called the
1. eye of the cyclone
2. nose of the cyclone
3. ear of the cyclone
4. radius of the cyclone
What reduces the fertility of the soil?
1. land
2. thunderstorms
3. cyclone
4. earthquake
Wind speed, wind direction, temperature, humidity all contribute to the development of
1. storms
2. earthquake
3. tornado
4. cyclone