Which of the following phenomenon does not occur in the atmosphere?
cyclone
earth quake
wind
tornado
During an impending storm, a person is advised to take shelter in a room situated deep inside the house having no windows or in a basement. The storm is most likely to be a
hurricane
thunderstorm
typhoon
Which of the following places is not likely to be affected by a cyclone?
Chennai
Mangaluru
Patna
Puri
High speed winds are accompanied by
low air pressure
high air pressure
zero air pressure
moderate aire pressure
The instrumemnt to measure the speed of wind is called
anaeroid barometer
anemometer
wind vane
odometer
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a thunderstorm?
spark of light in atmosphere
rapidly rotating winds
loud noise
heavy rains or hail
Which of the following is not a correct precaution to be observed so as to protect from lightning during a thunderstorm?
do not sit near a window
do not lie on the ground
do not sit in a car
do not stand under a tall tree
Which of the following process provides energy required to form and sustain a cyclone?
condensation of water vapour
vaporisation of water
kinetic energy of blowing wind
fast moving sea waves
Which of the following can move over the land without coming to an end quickly?
Which of the following region is more vulnerable to cyclonic storms?
Northern hills of India
Western deserts of India
East coast of India
West coast of India
