Tropical Storms (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Quizzes
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What are tropical storms called in different parts of the world?
What are tropical storms called in different parts of the world?
Hurricanes, Typhoons, or Cyclones
What minimum ocean temperature is needed for tropical storms to form?
What minimum ocean temperature is needed for tropical storms to form?
Over 27°C
At what wind speed does a storm become classified as a tropical storm?
At what wind speed does a storm become classified as a tropical storm?
74 mph
Which scale is used to measure tropical storms?
Which scale is used to measure tropical storms?
Saffir-Simpson scale
At what latitudes are tropical storms found?
At what latitudes are tropical storms found?
5-20° north and south of the equator
What are the characteristics of the eye of a tropical storm?
What are the characteristics of the eye of a tropical storm?
Calm, clear and dry
Where is the strongest part of a tropical storm located?
Where is the strongest part of a tropical storm located?
The eye wall
What happens when a tropical storm meets land?
What happens when a tropical storm meets land?
It loses its heat/moisture source & power
What causes the air to spin in a tropical storm?
What causes the air to spin in a tropical storm?
The Coriolis effect (spin of earth)
How will climate change affect where tropical storms occur?
How will climate change affect where tropical storms occur?
More places will experience them
How will climate change affect the length of tropical storm seasons?
How will climate change affect the length of tropical storm seasons?
Seasons will last longer