hazards -formation of a tropical storm?

Question 1

where do tropical storms form?

Answer 1

.where there is some form of atmospheric disturbance eg -thunderstorm

Question 2

where is the area where there is atmospheric disturbance?

Answer 2

.over warm seas within the tropics

Question 3

what is the first stage of the formation of a tropical storm?

Answer 3

.warm most air rises, then condenses as it starts to cool to form clouds

Question 4

what is the second process of the formation of a tropical storm?

Answer 4

.the process of condensation releases latent heat energy which creates more warming and further
rising, moist air -this deepens the area of low pressure and winds converge to form tall cumulonimbus clouds

Question 5

what do tall cumulonimbus clouds form as a result of?

Answer 5

.as a result of evaporation and condensation

Question 6

what creates the strong winds which blow towards the equator?

Answer 6

.low pressure at the equator

Question 7

what are the strong winds called that are created by low pressure at the equator?

Answer 7

.trade winds -these along with the coriolis effect start to spin the storm

Question 8

how does the storm grow in strength?

Answer 8

.as the storm spins and moves over warm oceans it continues to gather warm, moist air which
rises and condenses fueling the storm.
.the storm sucks in air at the sea surface due to the low pressure and spits air out at the top creating a central vortex

Question 9

what happens when the storm reaches land?

Answer 9

.looses its source of energy

Question 10

what causes the storm to break up when it reaches land?

Answer 10

.friction with the land surface and the loss of energy source causes the storm to break up