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Winds, Storms and Cyclones

Science ยท Grade 6 ยท Week 21 ยท 25 questions

This quiz explores Winds, Storms and Cyclones โ€” a fascinating area of science. Test your understanding and discover how these concepts connect to the world around you.

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All 25 questions in this Winds, Storms and Cyclones quiz

Grade 6 Science โ€” Winds, Storms and Cyclones: 25 practice questions with instant scoring and explanations.

  1. What causes wind?
  2. What is atmospheric pressure?
  3. How do pressure differences create wind?
  4. What is a local wind?
  5. What are trade winds?
  6. What is a thunderstorm?
  7. What causes lightning in a thunderstorm?
  8. What is thunder?
  9. Why does thunder sound after lightning?
  10. What is a tornado?
  11. What is the most dangerous part of a cyclone?
  12. Where do cyclones form?
  13. What is the eye of a cyclone?
  14. How are cyclones named differently in different regions?
  15. What is the Coriolis effect?
  16. What safety measures should be taken during a cyclone?
  17. What is a storm surge?
  18. How is weather forecasting done?
  19. What does a barometer measure?
  20. Which season typically has more thunderstorms?
  21. What causes hail in storms?
  22. What is the safest place during a lightning storm?
  23. What is wind shear?
  24. How do cyclones affect agriculture?
  25. What warning signs indicate an approaching cyclone?
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What causes wind?