Management of Tropical Storms - Reducing the Effects (AQA GCSE Geography): Quizzes
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What do satellites detect as tropical storms develop?
What do satellites detect as tropical storms develop?
Winds in spiral pattern & eye formation
What technology is used to identify and track tropical storm paths?
What technology is used to identify and track tropical storm paths?
Satellites
What do scientists use to calculate a tropical storm's path?
What do scientists use to calculate a tropical storm's path?
Computer models using satellite data
Besides satellites, what tools help monitor and predict storm paths?
Besides satellites, what tools help monitor and predict storm paths?
Radar and aircraft
Why is predicting a storm's path important?
Why is predicting a storm's path important?
Gives time to evacuate & board up homes
How can future developments reduce tropical storm risks?
How can future developments reduce tropical storm risks?
Plan to avoid areas at most risk
How do emergency services prepare for tropical storms?
How do emergency services prepare for tropical storms?
Train & practice helicopter rescues
What should families plan for a tropical storm?
What should families plan for a tropical storm?
Disaster bag, fuel, shelter location
What features protect homes in Florida from tropical storms?
What features protect homes in Florida from tropical storms?
Hurricane-proof homes & storm shutters
How did cyclone shelters affect Bangladesh death tolls?
How did cyclone shelters affect Bangladesh death tolls?
Reduced from 500,000 (1970) to 4,234 (2007)
Why are houses built on stilts in storm-prone areas?
Why are houses built on stilts in storm-prone areas?
Allow storm surge to pass underneath
What provides natural protection from storm surges?
What provides natural protection from storm surges?
Salt marsh, wetlands & mangroves