Tropical storms – hazards and effects | Geography | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

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Where are tropical storms found?

between 5° and 30° north and south of the Equator ✓

only along the Equator

only in the southern hemisphere
Which of these factors affect the distribution of tropical storms?

sea surface temperatures ✓

height of the land

depth of the sea ✓
In the 'eye' of a tropical storm conditions are ...

1

⇔

C

2

⇔

a

3

⇔

l

4

⇔

m
What happens to a tropical storm as it moves over land?

its intensity increases

its energy reduces ✓

it does not change
Match each keyword to its correct definition.

Wind shear

⇔

The change in wind speed and direction at different altitudes. ✓

Coriolis effect

⇔

Deflection of winds and ocean currents caused by the Earth's rotation. ✓

Latent heat

⇔

Energy stored in water vapour, when it evaporates, that is released. ✓
Where is the ITCZ located?

where the Hadley cells meet at the Equator ✓

where Polar cells meet at the North and South Pole

where the Ferrell and Polar cells meet at 60°N and S of the Equator

What hazards are associated with tropical storms?

strong winds ✓

dry conditions

heavy rain ✓

storm surges ✓

snowfall
What scale is used to measure the intensity of a tropical storm?

The Richter Scale

Saffir-Simpson Scale ✓

Th Beaufort Scale
Immediate effects of a tropical storm are called __________ effects.

1

⇔

P

2

⇔

R

3

⇔

I

4

⇔

M

5

⇔

A

6

⇔

R

7

⇔

Y
Secondary effects are also know as the ______ effects.

long term ✓

short term

immediate term

final term
Match the effects to the correct type of effect; primary or secondary effects.

Primary effects

⇔

Injuries due to flooding and strong winds. ✓

Secondary effects

⇔

Waterborne diseases due to stagnant water. ✓

Secondary effects

⇔

Lack of food and medical resources. ✓

Primary effects

⇔

Damage to roads and buildings. ✓
Countries may be more vulnerable due to social, economic and ______ factors.

'physical' ✓

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Tropical storms have significant effects on people and the environment.
Tropical storms have primary effects on people and the environment, such as strong winds, heavy rain and storm surges.
Tropical storms have secondary effects on people and the environment, such as coastal flooding and landslides.
Some countries are more vulnerable to the impacts (physically, socially and economically) of tropical storms.

Tropical storms only affect coastal areas.

Explain that tropical storms can impact inland areas as well due to heavy rainfall and flooding.

Storm surge - the rising of the sea as a result of atmospheric pressure changes and wind associated with a storm
Hazard - a natural or human-made event that poses a threat to people, property or the environment
Vulnerable - being more susceptible or exposed to the harmful impacts of a natural disaster
Infrastructure - the basic networks, services and facilities needed for daily life, e.g. roads, utilities, healthcare