CBSE Class 8 Science Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 1

1. Which of these correctly defines wind?

A Hot air B Moving air C Cold air D Humid air

2. Which effect is created by high speed winds?

A High pressure B Lightning C Rains D Low pressure

3. What happens to air on heating?

A It contracts B It expands C Moves down D Stops moving

4. Which part of the earth gets the maximum amount of sunlight?

A North Pole B South Pole C Equator D Tropics

5. Which of these shows the direction of wind?

A Wind vane B Anemometer C Barometer D Manometer

6. Collection of rainwater from the rooftops of buildings

A Water table B Drip irrigation C Rainwater harvesting D Surface water

7. Which of these shows the speed of wind?

A Manometer B Anemometer C Wind vane D Barometer

8. The monsoon comes to India from which direction?

A Northeast B Northwest C Southeast D Southwest

9. Rains during winter in India are caused by which wind?

A Northeast B Northwest C Southeast D Southwest

10. What is another name for cyclone in japan ?

A Tornadoes B Typhoon C Hurricane D Thunderstorm