Geography - Natural Hazards - Weather Hazards

False (B)

27°C or higher

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<p>Thunderstorm = A localized storm producing lightning and thunder Tropical Depression = An organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation Tropical Storm = A system with wind speeds from 39 to 73 mph Hurricane = A stronger tropical storm with wind speeds of 74 mph or higher</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eye Wall (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indian Ocean or Pacific Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>autumn</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hurricane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A water temperature of 27°C or higher is crucial for the formation of a tropical revolving storm as it provides the necessary heat and moisture to fuel rising air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The eye provides a calm center, while the eye wall contains the strongest winds, and rainbands contribute to heavy precipitation, all intensifying the storm's effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tropical revolving storms can form outside the tropics, such as along the southwestern coast of Australia and in the USA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A storm surge is the elevated water level caused by the weight of the storm, which can lead to significant flooding and destruction along coastlines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rising air and water temperatures, particularly around 27°C, are required for TRS formation, along with conditions that promote spin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It warms up and rises. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>tropopause</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>high</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Equator = Low pressure, air rises 30° North and South = High pressure, air sinks 50° North and South = Low pressure, air warms Poles = High pressure, air sinks</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>air, planet, temperature, atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At the equator, the air is warm due to heating from the sun. This creates low pressure at the surface and produces powerful storm clouds with torrential rain. As the air rises, it cools and hits a 'lid' called the tropopause. The cooler air then moves towards the poles, sinking around 30 degrees north and south of the equator, which creates high pressure at the surface. The air diverges, with some returning to the equator and other air moving toward the poles. At about 50 degrees north and south, the air diverges with the travelling to the poles sinking and creating high pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A tropical revolving storm forms over warm ocean waters, usually when sea surface temperatures are above 27 degrees Celsius. Moisture evaporates from the ocean surface, rising into the atmosphere and cooling to form clouds and thunderstorms. This process causes the air to warm and rise further, creating low pressure at the surface. The Earth's rotation causes the storm system to begin rotating, and as it organizes, it can intensify into a tropical cyclone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To calculate the possible path of the storm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They should be built on stilts or reinforced with concrete.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>35</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improve meteorological satellites (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Storm Prediction = Monitoring storms using various data sources Storm Protection = Defending homes from tropical storm damage Storm Preparation = Planning evacuation and training services Rapid Intensification = Increase in maximum winds by 35 mph in 24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10.5 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prediction = Use of computer models to calculate storm paths Protection = Building designs that withstand storm surges Preparation = Planning evacuation routes for quick response Trends = Increase in named storms since the 20th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Boarding up windows = Defensive measure for homes against storms Buildings on stilts = Design to avoid storm surges Reinforced concrete = Material used for hurricane-resistant structures Emergency service training = Preparation for disaster response with helicopters</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Radar = Real-time weather monitoring technology Satellites = Space-based observation systems for storms Aircraft = Aerial reconnaissance for storm tracking Computer Models = Simulate possible storm paths and impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

A large, rotating storm system that forms over warm ocean waters, characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and a central eye.

Very warm ocean water (at least 27°C), rising air, and a lack of strong wind shear are essential for forming a tropical cyclone.

This cell is located near the equator and drives the movement of air towards the poles.

This cell is located at mid-latitudes and moves air back towards the equator.

This cell is located near the poles and drives air downwards towards the equator.

The center of a tropical cyclone, known for its calm conditions with no wind and high pressure.

The most dangerous part of the storm where the strongest winds are concentrated around the edge of the eye.

Bands of heavy rain that spiral around the edge of the eye in a tropical cyclone.

The displacement of water around a tropical cyclone caused by the storm's weight on the ocean surface.

Tropical cyclones typically form between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, but some exceptions occur beyond these regions.

Warm ocean water (at least 27°C), rising air, and a lack of strong wind shear are essential for forming a tropical cyclone. The presence of warm water fuels the storm, while rising air creates a low-pressure system in the center, drawing in more moisture and creating the spinning motion. The lack of wind shear prevents the storm from being disrupted by strong winds.

The Eye of a TRS is the center of the storm, known for its surprisingly calm conditions with no wind and high pressure. This area is often circular in shape and can be 20-40 miles wide. As the air sinks in the eye, it warms and creates a zone of clear skies and relatively low wind speeds.

The Eye Wall of a TRS is the most dangerous part of the storm, where the strongest winds are concentrated around the edge of the eye. This area is characterized by intense rainfall and powerful gusts of wind that surge towards the center before being deflected back up by the central low-pressure system, creating the spinning motion.

A storm surge is a rise in sea level caused by the weight of a TRS pressing down on the ocean surface. This can lead to significant flooding along coastlines, especially if the storm surge coincides with high tide. As the storm moves towards the shore, the massive force of the storm can displace water, causing it to pile up and extend well beyond normal sea level.

Tropical cyclones generally form between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, which are located around 23.5 degrees north and south of the equator respectively. However, in rare cases, some tropical revolving storms form beyond these regions, such as the USA and the southwest coast of Australia. These anomalies are likely due to specific oceanographic conditions that favor the formation of storms, even outside the typical equatorial bands.

The spinning motion of air around a low-pressure center, fueled by warm, moist air rising and creating a cycle of rising and sinking air.

The calmest part of a TRS, with high pressure and no wind. It can be 20-40 miles wide.

The most dangerous part of a TRS, with the most powerful winds concentrated around the edge of the eye.

Torrential rain bands spiraling around the edge of the eye, typical of Tropical Cyclones.

The movement of air around the planet to balance the temperature of the atmosphere.

The warm air at the equator rises, creating low pressure and stormy weather. As the air rises, it cools and moves towards the poles, sinking around 30° north and south of the equator due to higher pressure.

When air rises at the equator, it creates low pressure, causing more air to be drawn in, replacing the rising parcels.

As the air moves towards the poles, it warms up, causing low pressure around 50° north and south of the equator. This leads to more air moving towards the poles and sinking at the very poles due to high pressure.

Air movement is driven by the uneven heating of the Earth, resulting in the circulation of air masses and changes in temperature and pressure.

Scientists utilize various tools like radar, satellites, and aircraft to observe tropical storms.

Computer models are used to compute the path a tropical storm might take.

People should protect their homes and businesses by securing them against wind and rain.

Structures can be built on stilts or designed to withstand strong winds and water.

Governments plan evacuation routes to quickly move people away from danger.

Emergency responders train and prepare for rescues, including flying in helicopters.

New developments can be planned in areas less likely to be severely hit by storms.

The total count of named tropical storms has been increasing over the last century.

Climate change is increasing the rate of warming, making powerful tropical storms more likely.

Rapid intensification is a rapid increase in a storm's wind speed within a 24-hour period.

Governments plan evacuation routes to swiftly move people out of danger.

Computer models are used to predict the potential path that a tropical storm might take.