GEOGRAPHY QUIZ 7Sai MedidaMarch 7, 2025Geography Welcome to your GEOGRAPHY QUIZ 7 What is a cyclone? A) A large system of rotating winds around a low-pressure center B) A cloud formation over mountains C) A type of earthquake D) A form of volcanic eruption None Which factor primarily drives the formation of cyclones? A) Differences in ocean salinity B) The rotation of the Earth C) High-pressure systems D) Wind moving from land to sea None What is the low-pressure center of a cyclone called? A) Wall B) Core C) Eye D) Tail None Which of the following is NOT a necessary condition for cyclone formation? A) Warm ocean waters B) Low-pressure system C) High humidity D) Cold air temperature None Which scale is used to measure the intensity of tropical cyclones? A) Richter scale B) Fujita scale C) Saffir-Simpson scale D) Beaufort scale None What is the most destructive part of a cyclone? A) The eye B) The eyewall C) The spiral rainbands D) The outer edges None Which term refers to the rise in sea level due to a cyclone? A) Tidal bore B) Tsunami C) Storm surge D) Coastal drift None What is the minimum sea surface temperature required for cyclone formation? A) 20°C B) 24°C C) 26.5°C D) 30°C None Which atmospheric phenomenon weakens a cyclone? A) Increasing humidity B) Strong vertical wind shear C) Warm ocean currents D) High-pressure buildup None What happens to a cyclone when it moves over land? A) It strengthens B) It remains the same C) It weakens due to lack of moisture D) It changes into a thunderstorm None What is a cyclone called in the North Atlantic and Eastern Pacific? A) Typhoon B) Hurricane C) Tornado D) Monsoon None What name is given to a cyclone in the Northwest Pacific? A) Hurricane B) Typhoon C) Tsunami D) Monsoon None What are cyclones called in the Indian Ocean and South Pacific? A) Tornadoes B) Hurricanes C) Tropical cyclones D) Thunderstorms None Who is responsible for naming cyclones in the Indian Ocean region? A) The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) B) NASA C) The United Nations D) Local governments None How are cyclones named? A) Alphabetically from a pre-approved list B) Based on location C) Randomly D) According to the wind speed None What distinguishes an extratropical cyclone from a tropical cyclone? A) Extratropical cyclones form over warm oceans B) Extratropical cyclones develop outside the tropics C) Extratropical cyclones have no wind circulation D) Extratropical cyclones are smaller None Which of the following is NOT a type of cyclone? A) Tropical cyclone B) Mid-latitude cyclone C) Anticyclone D) Tornado None Which of these ocean basins experiences the most tropical cyclones annually? A) South Atlantic B) North Indian Ocean C) Western Pacific D) Mediterranean Sea None Which organization monitors and tracks cyclones globally? A) WHO B) WMO C) NASA D) UN None What is the term for a cyclone that forms over land? A) Dust storm B) Tornado C) Thunderstorm D) Monsoon None Which of the following is a major effect of a cyclone? A) Wildfires B) Earthquakes C) Flooding D) Volcanoes None Which infrastructure is most at risk during a cyclone? A) Underground tunnels B) High-rise buildings C) Coastal settlements D) Desert roads None What is the safest action during a cyclone? A) Stand near windows B) Evacuate to higher ground C) Drive towards the storm D) Stay near the coastline None What should be included in a cyclone emergency kit? A) Flashlight, food, and water B) Heavy furniture C) Electronics D) Large mirrors None Which measure helps reduce cyclone damage in coastal cities? A) Building more skyscrapers B) Constructing seawalls and flood barriers C) Increasing industrial activities D) Expanding road networks None Which factor makes some regions more vulnerable to cyclones? A) High altitude B) Being located near warm ocean waters C) Lack of rivers D) Small population None Which global phenomenon can influence cyclone activity? A) The Moon’s gravity B) El Niño and La Niña C) Solar eclipses D) The ozone layer None Which country experiences the highest number of tropical cyclones annually? A) USA B) Australia C) Philippines D) Brazil None What is the strongest category of cyclone on the Saffir-Simpson scale? A) Category 1 B) Category 3 C) Category 5 D) Category 7 None Which of the following is an early warning sign of an approaching cyclone? A) Sudden drop in temperature B) Decrease in ocean waves C) Rapid fall in atmospheric pressure D) Rising land temperature None 1 out of 6 Time's upTime is Up! Post Views: 145
