1.Nature of TRS'

Question 1

Sea Temperatures

Answer 1

27 degrees or above as it provides a continuous source of heat to maintain rising air currents

Question 2

Ocean

Answer 2

Needs to be heated to a depth of 70m as moisture provides latent heat for evaporation
Rising air causes moisture to be released by condensation and this drives the system

Question 3

Location

Answer 3

At least 5 degrees north or south of equator so the Coriolis force can being maximum rotation of air

Coriolis force is weak at equator and stops a circular flow developing

Question 4

Winds

Answer 4

Have to come together near centre of low pressure zone

Need to be uniform in direction for storm to attain height and intensity

Question 5

Energy

Answer 5

Exist where this a supply of latent heat and moisture to provide energy and low frictional drag on ocean surface

Question 6

Low pressure

Answer 6

Atmospheric instability, two Hadley cells converge at ITCZ, creates low pressure which is perfect for spawning