CBSE  /  Class 7  /  Science  /  Winds, Storms and Cyclones

  • 1. 
    In which year was Orissa hit by a cyclone?

  • 1999
  • 2000
  • 2001
  • 2004

  • 2. 
    Leaves of trees, banner or flags flutter when wind is blowing. Why?

  • Air occupies space
  • Air is a mixture of gases
  • Air exerts pressure
  • Air is colourless

  • 3. 
    When we blow over a paper strip it goes upward as shown in the figure given below. why?

  • Blowing over the paper reduces the air pressure above the strip
  • Blowing over the paper increases the air pressure above the strip
  • None of these is a correct reason
  • The strip will not go upward at all

  • 4. 
    Which of the following places is most likely to be affected by a cyclone?

  • Mumbai
  • Puri
  • Goa
  • Porbandar

  • 5. 
    A fire alarm usually detects smoke in case of fire. Where should such an alarm be placed in a room? (NCERT Exemplar)

  • Near the door
  • On the floor
  • On any wall
  • On the ceiling

  • 6. 
    The winds from oceans carry water and bring rain. These winds are called

  • typhoon
  • monsoon
  • cyclone
  • none of these

  • 7. 
    What is a cyclone?

  • Winds from the oceans carrying water
  • Very low pressure system with very high speed winds revolving around it
  • Dark funnel shaped cloud that reaches from the sky to the ground
  • None of these

  • 8. 
    Pick the odd one out

  • Cyclone
  • Hurricane
  • Monsoon
  • Typhoon

  • 9. 
    A cyclone warning can be issued

  • 48 hours in advance
  • 12 hours in advance
  • 6 hours in advance
  • 24 hours in advance
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