Extereme Weather

Question 1

Characteristics of a tropical cyclone

Answer 1

Low pressure
intense weather
Spinning structure

Question 2

Formation of a tropical cyclone

Answer 2

When the ocean surface waters reach at least 27° the warm air above the water rises quickly causing an area of very low pressure

As the air rises quickly more warm moist air is drawn upwards form the above ocean creating strong winds

The rising warm air spirals and cools the water vapour it carries condenses and forms cumulonimbus clouds

Which form the eye of the storm

Question 3

How does a cyclone move in certain paths

Answer 3

Tropical cyclones follow certain pathways that are driven by global wind circulation the pathways are known as the cyclones track

Question 4

Effects of tropical cyclones

Answer 4

High winds
Intense rainfall
Storm surges
Landslides
Coastal flooding

Question 5

Name the vulnerabilities to tropical cyclones

Answer 5

Education
Wealth
Location
Climate change

Question 6

How is a tropical cyclone monitored

Answer 6

Satellites and forecasting technology

Question 7

Name the physical defended of tropical cyclones

Answer 7

Sea walls
Storm drains
Power lines
Building houses on higher ground