Section 5C: TRS Flashcards
1
Q
Briefly explain ‘Tropical Revolving Storm -TRS’ with respect to the following:
Origin
Movement
Life span
Structure
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2
Q
State the ideal conditions for the formation of a TRS.
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3
Q
Define the following terms with the aid of a sketch:
Path
Track
Trough
Vertex
Dangerous semi-circle
Navigable semi-circle
Dangerous quadrant
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4
Q
Briefly explain the weather associated with a TRS. Cover the following aspects in your answer:
Pressure
Wind
Clouds and precipitation
Visibility
Storm surges/swell/waves
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5
Q
List and briefly explain the warning signs of an approaching TRS.
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6
Q
List the actions to be taken when the approach of a TRS is confirmed and briefly explain how each action is executed (Hint: Semi-circle; bearing; avoiding action).
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