Tropical cyclone hazards (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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What do tropical cyclones create that makes them so dangerous?
What do tropical cyclones create that makes them so dangerous?
Multiple types of hazards
At what wind speed or higher can cyclones uproot large trees and demolish buildings?
At what wind speed or higher can cyclones uproot large trees and demolish buildings?
240 km/h
Which aspect of tropical cyclones is often the most deadly?
Which aspect of tropical cyclones is often the most deadly?
Storm surge
What causes landslides during tropical cyclones?
What causes landslides during tropical cyclones?
Intense rainfall saturating soil
How many categories are in the Saffir-Simpson scale?
How many categories are in the Saffir-Simpson scale?
Five
What is the main purpose of the Saffir-Simpson scale?
What is the main purpose of the Saffir-Simpson scale?
To classify cyclones by intensity
What are the wind speeds for Category 1 cyclones?
What are the wind speeds for Category 1 cyclones?
119-153 km/h
What is the storm surge height range for Category 2 cyclones?
What is the storm surge height range for Category 2 cyclones?
1.8-2.6 metres
How far inland can Category 3 cyclones push floodwaters from the coast?
How far inland can Category 3 cyclones push floodwaters from the coast?
Up to 10 km
What wind speed defines the start of Category 5 cyclones?
What wind speed defines the start of Category 5 cyclones?
Over 252 km/h
What was Typhoon Yolanda's maximum wind speed?
What was Typhoon Yolanda's maximum wind speed?
315 km/h
What category was Typhoon Yolanda on the Saffir-Simpson scale?
What category was Typhoon Yolanda on the Saffir-Simpson scale?
Category 5