Tropical Storms and Droughts (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What is the minimum wind speed that defines a tropical storm?
What is the minimum wind speed that defines a tropical storm?
120 km/h
What is the maximum diameter a tropical storm can measure?
What is the maximum diameter a tropical storm can measure?
650 km
What are tropical storms called in the Indian Ocean?
What are tropical storms called in the Indian Ocean?
Cyclones
Between which latitudes do tropical storms typically occur?
Between which latitudes do tropical storms typically occur?
15°N and 15°S
During which months do hurricanes mainly occur?
During which months do hurricanes mainly occur?
May to December
What weather system causes droughts by preventing rainfall?
What weather system causes droughts by preventing rainfall?
High-pressure systems
How do high-pressure systems prevent cloud formation?
How do high-pressure systems prevent cloud formation?
By creating descending air
How might global warming affect future tropical storms?
How might global warming affect future tropical storms?
Same number but more intense
When did drought severity begin to increase markedly?
When did drought severity begin to increase markedly?
Around 1940
Why do warmer oceans potentially lead to more intense tropical storms?
Why do warmer oceans potentially lead to more intense tropical storms?
They provide more energy