1.4 Tropical Cyclones Flashcards
1
Q
What is Coriolis Force?
A
Strong force created by Earths rotation
2
Q
What is the Eye?
A
Centre of Tropical Cyclone
3
Q
What is Seasonal Distribution?
A
How something such as tropical cyclones occur at different times of the year.
4
Q
When do tropical cyclones normally happen?
A
Late Summer in Northern Hemisphere
Mid Jan-Mar in Southern
5
Q
What temperature does the sea need to be?
A
Over 26.5 °C
6
Q
What is Dissipation and when does it happen?
A
It is when the storm loses energy when it reaches land or area of cold water.
7
Q
Whwre do tropical cyclones normally happen?
A
Between 5 and 30° North or South.
