Tropical Storm Formation Quiz

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What is the minimum temperature of ocean water required for the formation of tropical storms?

27oC

What process occurs when the air rises in a tropical storm, leading to the formation of storm clouds?

Evaporation and condensation

What feature of a tropical storm is characterized by an area of calm in the center?

The eye

What wind system is responsible for moving tropical storms towards land?

Trade winds Signup and view all the answers

What was the estimated number of people killed during Hurricane Katrina in 2005?

Approximately 1833 Signup and view all the answers

What proportion of the total U.S. oil production was affected by Hurricane Katrina, and how did this impact the country's gas prices?

19% of the total U.S. oil production was affected, leading to a rapid increase in gas prices across the country, with the national average exceeding $3 for the first time. Signup and view all the answers

What was the estimated total cost of damages caused by Hurricane Katrina, and what additional costs were not accounted for in this figure?

The estimated total cost of damages was $125 billion, with additional costs including the loss of homes and jobs, interruption of industries, and tax collection. Signup and view all the answers

How did Hurricane Katrina affect the mental health of those displaced, and which populations were particularly vulnerable to these effects?

Hurricane Katrina led to mental health issues such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety in a large percentage of displaced children and adults, with more vulnerable populations experiencing higher rates of these issues. Signup and view all the answers

What was the estimated number of New Orleans residents who lost their jobs in the 10 months following Hurricane Katrina, and what was the resulting loss in wages?

An estimated 95,000 New Orleans residents lost their jobs, resulting in a loss of $2.9 billion in wages. Signup and view all the answers

What was the environmental impact of Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast, and what are the long-term concerns for the region?

Hurricane Katrina caused significant erosion, destroyed habitats, and led to the country's worst oil spill since 1989, with long-term concerns about the region's vulnerability to future hurricanes. Signup and view all the answers

Tropical Storm Formation Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the minimum temperature of ocean water required for the formation of tropical storms?

What process occurs when the air rises in a tropical storm, leading to the formation of storm clouds?

What feature of a tropical storm is characterized by an area of calm in the center?

What wind system is responsible for moving tropical storms towards land?

What was the estimated number of people killed during Hurricane Katrina in 2005?

What proportion of the total U.S. oil production was affected by Hurricane Katrina, and how did this impact the country's gas prices?

What was the estimated total cost of damages caused by Hurricane Katrina, and what additional costs were not accounted for in this figure?

How did Hurricane Katrina affect the mental health of those displaced, and which populations were particularly vulnerable to these effects?

What was the estimated number of New Orleans residents who lost their jobs in the 10 months following Hurricane Katrina, and what was the resulting loss in wages?

What was the environmental impact of Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast, and what are the long-term concerns for the region?

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