Cyclones
Cyclones: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Structure of Cyclone, Typhoon, Cyclones, Formation of Cyclones, Conversion of Thunderstorms into a Cyclone, Destruction Caused by Cyclone, Effective Safety Measures during Cyclone, etc.
Important Questions on Cyclones
In the structure of a cyclone, only eye wall and rainbands are present.

Explain the structure of a cyclone with a diagram.

Draw a labelled diagram for the structure of a cyclone. What factors are responsible for its formation?

Tropical cyclones originate near the equator, in warm ocean waters.

State the process of formation of tropical cyclones.

A tropical cyclone is a rapidly rotating storm system with a high-pressure centre, a closed low-level atmospheric circulation, strong winds, and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms causing heavy rain.

The _____ of a tropical cyclone is a region of mostly calm weather, which is present at the centre of large tropical cyclones.


It is safe to stay outdoors during cyclones.

Government should forecast cyclones _____ hours in advance.

Government should forecast cyclones in advance with the help of radars.

What are the precautions to be taken during a cyclone?

Give one word for the following:
The name of cyclone in American continent.
(Choose from Hurricane/Typhoon)


The low pressure area with winds spiralling inwards called _____ (cyclone/ tornado)

What is the low pressure area with winds spiralling inwards called?

The centre of the cyclone is called the eye.

Write a note on the structure of cyclone.

List the ways by which cyclone warning measures can be used effectively.

The advance prediction of cyclones is done by:
