CBSE Class 8 Science Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 2

1. Which of the following is true about "Eye" of a cyclone?

A It is an area of high pressure B It is an area of low pressure C It has lots of clouds and rains D It has high temperature

2. Which of the following plays an important role in the early- warning systems for cyclones?

A Helicopters B Submarines C Satellites D Stars

3. During the formation of rain, what happens when water vapor changes to rain drops

A Heat is absorbed. B Heat is released C Heat is first absorbed and then released. D There is no exchange of heat.

4. On the earth, the winds from the north and the south blow towards the equator. What can we understand from this?

A Earth is round or spherical in shape. B It is hotter in and around the equator. C It is hotter in and around the north and the south. D Wind does not flow from the east or the west.

5. Which of the following is NOT affected by air pressure?

A Riding a bicycle against the wind B Flying a kite C A ball falling to the ground D Drinking a soft drink through a straw

6. What is the best thing to do when strong winds blow over a hut having a weak thatched roof?

A Open the doors and windows B Close all the doors and windows C Make holes in the roof D Burn wood inside

7. "Water vapor in the atmosphere condenses to form clouds?: From this statement, what can be concluded?

A The temperature decreases as we go higher. B The temperature increases as we go higher. C Pressure increases as we go higher. D Pressure decreases as we go higher.

8. Warm air is lighter than cold air. Why?

A Warm air has more pressure. B Molecules are closer in warm air. C Warm air expands and becomes lighter. D Both (A) and (B)

9. Identify the correct statement among the following.

A Wind movements are caused by uneven heating of air on the earth. B The movement of air from land to sea is called sea breeze. C When the air moves from sea to land it is called land breeze. D When air moves from low pressure to high pressure it is called wind.

10. What is Anemometer?

A A device for measuring atmospheric pressure B A device for measuring wind speed C A device for measuring atmospheric temperature D A device for measuring humidity