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Class 7 Science Chapter 8 Winds Storms and Cyclones.  

Last updated on August 30th, 2023 at 01:00 am

(iii) By contacting emergency services, such as the police, firefighters, and medical centers.

QUE:7 :What planning is reQue:uired in advance to deal with the situation created by a cyclone?
Ans:

In order to deal with the effects of a cyclone, the following planning is necessary.

Tools for forecasting and predicting cyclones that can provide advance warning.

Communication linkages that enable rapid information dissemination

Building cyclone shelters and arranging for people to be relocated to safer areas after cyclones

QUE:8 :Which of the following places is unlikely to be affected by a cyclone?

  1. Chennai
  2. Mangalore
  3. Amritsar
  4. Puri

Ans:
(iii) Amritsar

QUE:9 :Which of the statements given below is correct?
(i) In winter the winds flow from the land to the ocean.
(ii) In summer the winds flow from the land towards the ocean.
(iii) A cyclone is formed by a very high-pressure system with very high-speed winds revolving around it.
(iv) The coastline of India is not vulnerable to cyclones.

Ans:
(i) Correct , IT is called land breeze.
(ii) Not Correct
In summer, the wind blows from the ocean toward the land. The wind from the sea is called sea breeze.
(iii) Not Correct
(iv) Not Correct
Cyclones are common on the coast of India.

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