Storm Hazards (Typhoons, Hurricanes) (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What minimum sea surface temperature is required for tropical revolving storm formation?
What minimum sea surface temperature is required for tropical revolving storm formation?
27°C
Why must tropical storms form at least 5° latitude away from the Equator?
Why must tropical storms form at least 5° latitude away from the Equator?
For sufficient Coriolis force effect
What is the approximate diameter of the eye at the centre of a tropical revolving storm?
What is the approximate diameter of the eye at the centre of a tropical revolving storm?
10-15 kilometres
What wind speeds can occur surrounding the calm eye of a tropical storm?
What wind speeds can occur surrounding the calm eye of a tropical storm?
Over 300 kilometres per hour
What proportion of global tropical revolving storms are typhoons in East Asia?
What proportion of global tropical revolving storms are typhoons in East Asia?
One-third
What wind speed range defines a Category Three storm on the Saffir-Simpson scale?
What wind speed range defines a Category Three storm on the Saffir-Simpson scale?
178-208 kph
What percentage of tropical storm deaths in the US were caused by water-related hazards?
What percentage of tropical storm deaths in the US were caused by water-related hazards?
Nearly 90 per cent
What causes a storm surge during a tropical revolving storm?
What causes a storm surge during a tropical revolving storm?
Wind-driven waves & lower air pressure
How has climate change affected tropical cyclone patterns since 1970?
How has climate change affected tropical cyclone patterns since 1970?
Fewer globally, more strong in N Atlantic
Between which latitudes do tropical revolving storms occur?
Between which latitudes do tropical revolving storms occur?
5° and 20° north and south of Equator