Physics: Chapter 6- Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones

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Pressure

Force per unit area. SI Unit: Newton/Metre² (N/m²), other units- Pascal (Pa), Hectopascal (hPa), Millibar (mb).

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Atmosphere

The envelope of air surrounding the Earth.

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Atmospheric pressure

The pressure exerted by the air around us.

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Wind

The movement of air from high pressure regions to low pressure regions.

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Storm

The strong winds accompanied by rain.

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Lightning

A bright flash of light produced by a sudden flow of charges in clouds.

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Thunder

A loud sound produced due to the expansion of air by lightning.

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Thunderstorm

A storm accompanied by lightning and thunder.

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Lightning conductor

A metallic rod installed along the walls of buildings to provide an easy for the transfer of electric charges into the ground.

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Cyclones

A spinning system of clouds, winds, and rain, which usually forms over warm ocean waters.

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IMD

India Meteorological Department.