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Wind, Storm and Cyclone

To expel hot air out of the kitchen, ‘A’ has an exhaust fan
fitted on the window of her kitchen and ‘B’ has a similar
exhaust fan fitted on the wall near the ceiling of her kitchen.
Which of the exhaust fan will expel the hot air more effectively?
Explain why?

31/10/2024

Science

7th

Wind, Storm and Cyclone

State whether the following statements are True or False:
(i) If wind flows from land to the ocean, then it is daytime.
(ii) A very high pressure system, with very high speed wind
surrounding it forms a cyclone.
(iii) The coast line of India is not vulnerable to cyclones.
(iv) Warm air is lighter than cool air.

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Science

7th

Wind, Storm and Cyclone

Fill in the blanks.
(i) Air around us exerts __________ .
(ii) The moving air is called _________ .
(iii) The main cause of wind movement is uneven ___________
on the earth.
(iv) High speed wind can cause cyclone in regions of
___________ pressure.

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Science

7th

Wind, Storm and Cyclone

Name the ocean which is mainly responsible to bring rain
bearing monsoon winds to Kerala coast in June every year?

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Science

7th

Wind, Storm and Cyclone

Why is Chandigarh unlikely to be affected by a cyclone?

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Science

7th

Wind, Storm and Cyclone

A curtain is hanging at the entrance of a room. A long corridor
runs at right angles to the door, that is parallel to the curtain.
If a strong wind blows along the corridor, the curtain will
(a) get pushed inside the room.
(b) get pushed outside the room.
(c) get collected towards one end/swirled.
(d) remain unaffected.

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Science

7th

Wind, Storm and Cyclone

Which of the following place is most likely to be affected by a
cyclone?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Puri
(c) Goa
(d) Porbandar

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Science

7th

Wind, Storm and Cyclone

Following are precautions one must take in case a storm is
accompanied by lightning.
(i) Do not take shelter under a tree.
(ii) Do not take shelter under an umbrella with a metallic
end.
(iii) Do not take shelter in open garages, storage sheds, etc.
(iv) Do not take shelter in a bus in the open.
Which one of these is not correct?
(a) (i) (b) (ii)
(c) (iii) (d) (iv)

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Science

7th

Secondary Activities

Write a short note on the following in about 30 words.
(iii)
Footloose industries

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Geography

12th (Arts/Humanities)

Wind, Storm and Cyclone

A fire alarm usually detects smoke in case of fire. Where should
such an alarm be placed in a room?
(a) Near the door
(b) On the floor
(c) On any wall
(d) On the ceiling

31/10/2024

Science

7th