1.5.5 - Storm Hazards Flashcards
1
Q
Define ‘coriolis effect’
A
The earth’s spin affects the movement of air masses and winds, depending on a location’s latitude.
2
Q
Define ‘tropical storm’
A
A low pressure system of spiralling winds (due to the coriolis effect). Also called hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons depending on the location they occur in.
