Briefly explain what are cyclones and how are they formed.

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What is thunderstorm? How does it develop?

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What is an anemometer? Explain with the help of a diagram.

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The picture in figure shows tree line along the sea coast on an island near the equator. As shown, the tree tops are permanently bent in one direction. Are the trees bend towards the sea or away from it? Explain.

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The phenomenon of cloud formation, rain, storm and cyclone are inter linked. Do you agree? If yes, give a flow chart that explain this relation.

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Write a short note on the disaster management in case of cyclones.

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Explain how cyclones can cause tremendous loss of life and property?

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Explain that temperature is also involved in the increasing or decreasing speed of wind.

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Describe an activity to demonstrate that warm air is lighter than cool air.

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Tanay came to know about drastic loss of human lives, property, agriculture etc. in the cyclone affected area of Odisha. His mother gave him Rs. 500to purchase a dress for his birthday which was just after seven days to happen. But in his school, teacher said about a circular in which students are supposed to donate in the rescue fund of disaster affected people. Tanay donated the money to the fund.
On this situation answer the following questions:
(i) What is cyclone?
(ii) Which area of Indian coast are prone to cyclone?
(iii) State some effective safety measures of cyclone.
(iv) Which value of Tanay is shown here?

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