Class 8 NCERT • Curiosity Science Portal (New Syllabus)
Ch 06: Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones
Select a topic or study module below to explore pressure and surface area, atmospheric forces, wind creation, high-speed low-pressure effects, thunderstorms, cyclone formation, safety measures, and textbook solutions.
Topic 01 • Pressure & Area
Force Per Unit Area, Pascal Units, Backpack Straps & Standing vs. Lying on Sand
Topic 02 • Atmospheric Pressure
Air Pressure Magnitude, Rubber Suckers, Connected Liquid Vessels & Tank Heights
Topic 03 • Wind Formation
Uneven Surface Heating, High-to-Low Pressure Air Flow & Convective Circulation
Topic 04 • High-Speed Wind Effects
Bernoulli’s Principle, Roofs Blown Off During Storms & Perforated Hoardings
Topic 05 • Thunderstorms & Lightning
Cumulonimbus Clouds, Warm Air Updrafts, Charge Separation & Static Discharges
Topic 06 • Cyclones
Warm Ocean Waters, Low-Pressure Eye Creation, Eyewalls & Swirling Rain Bands
Topic 07 • Safety & Preparedness
Shelter Guidelines, Why Cars Act as Safe Faraday Cages & Emergency Kits
Module 08 • Exercises & Quiz