Tropical Storms (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Flashcards
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Definition of tropical storms
Definition of tropical storms
Intense low-pressure systems with heavy rain & strong winds spiraling around center
Alternative names for tropical storms
Alternative 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 threshold for tropical storm
Wind speed threshold for tropical storm
74 mph
Scale for recording tropical storms
Scale for recording tropical storms
Saffir-Simpson scale, 1-5
Latitude range of tropical storms
Latitude range of tropical storms
5-20 degrees north and south of equator
The eye of a tropical storm
The eye of a tropical storm
Centre of storm, calm, clear and dry
Strongest part of a tropical storm
Strongest part of a tropical storm
Eye wall (fastest winds)
First step in tropical storm formation
First step in tropical storm formation
Air heated above warm tropical oceans
Cause of tropical storm spinning
Cause of tropical storm spinning
Coriolis effect (spin of the earth)
Why tropical storms weaken on land
Why tropical storms weaken on land
Lose source of heat and moisture
Climate change effect on storm locations
Climate change effect on storm locations
More oceans above 27°C = more places get storms
Climate change effect on storm strength
Climate change effect on storm strength
Higher sea temps mean stronger storms