Tropical Storms (AQA GCSE Geography): Flashcards
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Definition of tropical storms
Definition of tropical storms
Intense low-pressure systems with heavy rain & strong winds
Other names for tropical storms
Other names for tropical storms
Hurricanes, Typhoons, or Cyclones
Min ocean temp for tropical storm formation
Min ocean temp for tropical storm formation
Over 27°C
Wind speed to become a tropical storm
Wind speed to become a tropical storm
74 mph
Tropical storm measurement scale
Tropical storm measurement scale
Saffir-Simpson scale (1-5)
Latitude range of tropical storms
Latitude range of tropical storms
5-20° north and south of equator
Cause of spinning in tropical storms
Cause of spinning in tropical storms
Coriolis effect (Earth's spin)
Characteristics of storm eye
Characteristics of storm eye
Calm, clear, and dry centre
Strongest part of tropical storm
Strongest part of tropical storm
Eye wall (fastest winds)
Why storms lose power over land
Why storms lose power over land
Lose source of heat and moisture
Climate change effect on storm locations
Climate change effect on storm locations
More oceans >27°C, more places affected
Climate change effect on storm seasons
Climate change effect on storm seasons
Oceans >27°C longer, seasons last longer
Climate change effect on storm strength
Climate change effect on storm strength
Higher sea temps mean stronger storms