Winds, Storms, and Cyclones | Science | Chapter 8 | Class 7th | Questions and Answers |
JANDKNCERT | Science | Class 7th |
Winds, Storms, and Cyclones | Science | Chapter 8 | Class 7th | Questions and Answers |
Chapter 8: Winds, Storms, and Cyclones
EXERCISES
Q1. Fill the missing word in the blank spaces in the following statements:
(a) Wind is __________ air.
(b) Winds are generated due to __________ heating on the earth.
(c) Near the earth’s surface __________air rises up whereas ___________ air comes down.
(d) Air moves from a region of __________ pressure to a region of __________pressure.
Ans.
(a) Wind is moving air.
(b) Winds are generated due to uneven heating on the earth.
(c) Near the earth’s surface, warm air rises up whereas coolerair comes down.
(d) Air moves from a region of high pressure to a region of lowpressure.
Q2. Suggest two methods to find out wind direction at a given place.
Ans.
Method 1:One of the easiest methods to find the direction of the wind is to burn a candle and see the direction of the burning flame. The direction of the burning flame will show us the direction of the wind.

Comments
Post a Comment
Ask me anything here...