, Flashcards
1
Q
Identify the reasons for why 2005 was a record year for hurricanes in the Atlantic.
A
Strong thermohaline circulation
Global Warming
Temps in oceans slowly increased
2
Q
Differentiate between the two types of storm surges and the characteristics of each. Focus attention on the characteristics associated with the Ekman transport.
A
Hurricane - short term; low pressure
Ekman transport - persistent winds parallel to shore
3
Q
Identify the characteristics associated with famine.
A
Famine - period in which much of a population is underfed
Can be triggered by drought
