Winds, Storms and Cyclones

Winds, Storms and Cyclones Worksheet-1

1. A tornado is

(a) Uneven heating between two regions

(b) A violent, twisting funnel of wind

(c) Strong circulatory winds in the tropical region

(d) None of these

2. Wind currents are generated due to

(a) Shape of earth                        (b) Sea breeze

(c) Thunderstorm                        (d) Cyclone

Winds, Storms and Cyclones Worksheet-2

1. During the formation of rain, when water vapour changes back to liquid in the form of rain drops

(a) Heat is absorbed

(b) Heat is released

(c) Heat is first absorbed and then released

(d) There is no exchange of heat

2. Earthing is provided in buildings to protect it from

(a) Lightning

(b) Leakage of electric current

(c) Cyclone

(d) Cyclone