8 Questions
Which of the following is involved in the formation of tropical storms?
Rising air
What happens when the evaporated water vapour cools and condenses?
It forms towering thunderstorm clouds
What powers the tropical storm?
The heat released during condensation
What causes the storm to rotate?
Coriolis forces
What happens to a tropical storm when it reaches land?
It weakens
Which of the following is a condition for the formation of tropical storms?
Ocean temperatures above 26.5 °C
What is the role of rising air in the formation of tropical storms?
It draws evaporated water vapour up from the ocean surface
What is the function of multiple thunderstorms in the formation of tropical storms?
They join together to form a giant rotating storm
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