Class 8
Science
Chapter 6
Curiosity (latest NCERT)
Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones
Free NCERT practice questions for Class 8 Science, Chapter 6 — 108 questions across MCQs, short-answer, long-answer, numericals and more. Download a printable PDF worksheet in seconds. No signup, no ads, no paywall.
What this chapter covers
Class 8 Science Chapter 6 'Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones' from NCERT Curiosity introduces pressure as force per unit area (P = F / A) — the first numerical relationship in Class 8 Science. Students compute pressures in everyday situations, learn how air exerts atmospheric pressure, why warm air rises and creates winds, and how thunderstorms and cyclones develop. The chapter combines simple physics with environmental awareness about the role of the IMD and lightning safety.
Key topics in this chapter
- Pressure formula P = F / A (Pa)
- Pressure by solids, liquids and gases
- Atmospheric pressure and winds
- Thunderstorms and lightning safety
- Cyclones and the role of IMD
Sample questions from this chapter
Here are 6 real questions students will encounter when they generate a worksheet for this chapter. Every question includes the answer.
MCQ
Medium
1 mark
Liquids exert pressure on:
(a) Only the bottom
(b) Only the sides
(c) All the walls of the container, including the bottom
(d) The air above only
Answer: All the walls of the container, including the bottom
Short Answer
Medium
3 marks
State the formula for pressure and explain the meaning of each term.
Answer: • Pressure = Force ÷ Area; symbol P = F/A.
• F is the force acting perpendicular to a surface (in newtons).
• A is the area over which the force acts (in m²).
• Pressure is measured in pascals (Pa); 1 Pa = 1 N/m².
Fill in the Blank
Medium
1 mark
Warm air rises and creates a __________-pressure area.
Answer: low
Numerical
Medium
3 marks
An elephant stands on four feet. Each foot covers an area of 0.25 m². If the elephant weighs 20000 N, find the pressure it exerts on the ground.
Answer: • Total area = 4 × 0.25 = 1.0 m².
• Pressure = F/A = 20000 ÷ 1.0 = 20000 Pa (20 kPa).
Very Short
Medium
1 mark
Name the two important requirements for thunderstorm formation.
Answer: Moisture and strong winds.
True / False
Medium
1 mark
State True or False: Weather is stormy at the eye of a cyclone.
Answer: False. The eye of a cyclone is calm; the strongest winds are around it.
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Frequently asked questions
What is included in Class 8 Science Chapter 6 (Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones)?
This chapter has 108 NCERT-aligned practice questions covering all the concepts from the Curiosity textbook's Chapter 6. Questions span easy, medium and hard levels across 10 different formats so students get a balanced practice set.
Are these questions based on the new NCERT Curiosity textbook?
Yes. Every question on Practico for Class 8 Science is mapped directly to the latest NCERT Curiosity textbook (the one CBSE schools are using now). The chapter numbers and chapter titles match the textbook exactly.
How many questions can I practice from this chapter?
108 questions are available right now. You can pick how many you want at a time — generate 10 quick MCQs, a 30-question worksheet, or a full exam-style mix. Each generation gives you a different random set.
Can I download a free PDF worksheet for Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones?
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What question types are available?
This chapter has assertion reason, fill blank, image, long, match, mcq, numerical, short, true false, very short. You can mix any combination, or filter to just the type you want to practice — for example, only numericals to drill calculation, or only short-answer questions for exam revision.
Is Practico aligned with CBSE exam patterns?
Yes. Practico questions are tagged by marks (1, 2, 3, 5) and by difficulty (Easy/Medium/Hard) just like CBSE exam blueprints, so you can build a worksheet that mirrors a real unit test or annual exam.