1.5 Tropical cyclones Hazards

Question 1

Hazards

Answer 1

Flooding + Intense Winds Storm Surges Intense Rainfall + Winds Landslides Collapsing Flying Objects

Question 2

Saffir Simpson Scale

Answer 2

A scale from 1 - 5 based on a hurricanes sustained wind speed. It estimates potential property damage

Question 3

Difference between Category 3 and 5

Answer 3

Category 3 - Storm surge of 3.4m tall with winds of up to 129mph. Buildings suffer major damage

Category 5 - Storm surge of 5.5m tall with winds >157mph. Buildings will be destroyed and main roads will be cut off

Question 4

Physical Factor 1

Answer 4

How high it is from sea level. If an area is closer to sea level, it’ll be more affected. An example is the Phillipines which is highly affected because the hpuses are so close to sea level

Question 5

Physical Factor 2

Answer 5

The relief on the area. Areas of low relief are highly affected by strong winds and rain, as well as storm surges. Areas of high relief are affected by heavy rain and landslides, especially on steeper areas

Question 6

Social Facotr 1

Answer 6

The amount of poverty in the area. If a cyclone hits, there isn’t any housing or other construction of a high enough standard to protect them, and those buildings would be destroyed very quickly

Question 7

Social Factor 2

Answer 7

The amount of elderly, or younger, people. The population would suffer as they’re more likely to get injured and infected during disasters, and they wouldn’t be able to evacuate as quickly

Question 8

Economic Factor

Answer 8

They’re a high reason of damage in areas that suffer a lot from tropical cyclones, especially if they’re poor. Low wealth means they’re buildings would be destroyed

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