Cyclone And Thunderstorm -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Cyclone And Thunderstorm”:

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Question 1: Question: What is a cyclone?

(a) A violent windstorm with thunder and lightning
(b) A rotating low-pressure weather system with strong winds and rain
(c) A sudden and brief localized storm with heavy rain and strong winds
(d) A large tropical storm with low-pressure centers and high winds

Question 2: Question: In which direction do cyclones rotate in the Northern Hemisphere?

(a) Clockwise
(b) Anti-clockwise
(c) It varies
(d) They do not rotate

Question 3: Question: What is the calm and central area of a cyclone called?

(a) Tornado
(b) Eye
(c) Vortex
(d) Gust front

Question 4: Question: What is a thunderstorm?

(a) A violent windstorm with thunder and lightning
(b) A rotating low-pressure weather system with strong winds and rain
(c) A sudden and brief localized storm with heavy rain and strong winds
(d) A large tropical storm with low-pressure centers and high winds

Question 5: Question: What causes thunder during a thunderstorm?

(a) High-speed winds
(b) Heavy rainfall
(c) Lightning
(d) Tornadoes

Question 6: Question: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a severe thunderstorm?

(a) Hail
(b) Tornadoes
(c) Heavy rainfall
(d) Clear skies

Question 7: Question: What is the main difference between a cyclone and a tornado?

(a) Cyclones are larger than tornadoes.
(b) Cyclones rotate clockwise, while tornadoes rotate anti-clockwise.
(c) Cyclones form over land, while tornadoes form over water.
(d) Cyclones are low-pressure systems, while tornadoes are high-pressure systems.

Question 8: Question: Which region is more prone to cyclones?

(a) Desert regions
(b) Coastal regions
(c) Mountainous regions
(d) Polar regions

Question 9: Question: What is the scale used to measure the intensity of tornadoes?

(a) Fujita scale
(b) Richter scale
(c) Beaufort scale
(d) Saffir-Simpson scale

Question 10: Question: Which of the following is a safety measure during a thunderstorm?

(a) Go swimming in a lake or pool
(b) Stay indoors away from windows
(c) Use electrical appliances
(d) Go to the highest point in the area