Class 7 Science

Chapter 8: Winds, Storms and Cyclones

MCQs and Practice Worksheet

Part A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1. Moving air is called:

A. Pressure
B. Storm
C. Wind
D. Cyclone

Answer: C

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Q2. Wind blows from a region of:

A. Low pressure to high pressure
B. High pressure to low pressure
C. Cold region to hot region
D. Sea to land only

Answer: B

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Q3. Which air is lighter?

A. Cold air
B. Moist air
C. Warm air
D. Dry air

Answer: C

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Q4. A cyclone is formed mainly over:

A. Deserts
B. Mountains
C. Forests
D. Warm oceans

Answer: D

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Q5. The calm central region of a cyclone is called:

A. Storm
B. Eye
C. Eye wall
D. Wind zone

Answer: B

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Q6. Which of the following is a safety measure during a cyclone?

A. Going outside
B. Standing under trees
C. Staying indoors
D. Touching electric wires

Answer: C

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Q7. Faster wind blows when:

A. Pressure difference is small
B. Pressure difference is large
C. Air is cold
D. Air is dry

Answer: B

Part B: Practice Worksheet

1. Fill in the blanks:

• Moving air is called __________.
• Wind blows from __________ pressure to __________ pressure.
• Warm air is __________ than cold air.
• The centre of a cyclone is called the __________.

2. Very Short Answer:

(a) What causes wind to blow?
(b) Name one effect of storms.
(c) Where do cyclones form?

3. Short Answer:

(a) What is a storm?
(b) What is a cyclone?
(c) Write two safety measures during cyclones.

4. Long Answer:

Explain how winds are caused due to differences in air pressure.

Answer Key (For Teachers & Parents)

Fill in the blanks:

• Wind
• High, Low
• Lighter
• Eye

Very Short Answers:

• Difference in air pressure
• Damage to trees / houses
• Over warm oceans

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