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Which of the following place is most likely to be affected by a cyclone?

As we know that East coast is more likely to face cyclones with great speed(intensity) and number of cyclones than the west coast and except Puri all other places are in West coast and Puri is in East coast.

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Figure 8.2 shows a child blowing air with a straw near the opening of another straw which has its other end in a soft drink bottle. It was observed that the level of the soft drink in the straw rises up as soon as air is blown over its open end. Which one of the following best explains the reason for rise in level of the drink?

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Following are precautions one must take in case a storm is accompanied by lightning.

(i) Do not take shelter under a tree.


(ii) Do not take shelter under an umbrella with a metallic end.


(iii) Do not take shelter in open garages, storage sheds, etc.


(iv) Do not take shelter in a bus in the open.


Which one of these is not correct?

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A curtain is hanging at the entrance of a room. A long corridor runs at right angles to the door, that is parallel to the curtain. If a strong wind blows along the corridor, the curtain will

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Why is Chandigarh unlikely to be affected by a cyclone?