How are extreme weather events increasingly hazardous for people? Flashcards
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To know how a hurricane (typhoon or cyclone) is formed
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2
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What is the difference between a hurricane, a typhoon and a cyclone?
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•They are all the same. They are strong tropical storms (hurricanes, typhoons or tropical cyclones).
3
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How is a hurricane created?
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- Sea temperatures of 27⁰c (80⁰F)
- Sea temperatures of 27⁰c at least 10m deep.
- Hot air rising (evaporation).
- Clouds and thunderstorms forming.
- Clouds and thunderstorms grouping together.
- Light winds outside the hurricane.
- The spin of the earth to start the hurricane circling.
4
Q
To know where hurricanes (typhoons or cyclones) form.
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5
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What scale do we use to measure hurricanes?
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•Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Intensity Scale
6
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How do hurricanes impact people?
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- High winds
- Damage homes
- Cut off electricity/phones
- Flying debris- could injure people
- Rain
- Flooding
- Damage homes
- Storm surge
- Flooding
- Drown people
7
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How do hurricanes impact the environment
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- High winds
- Damage trees, plants, habits for animals
- Rain
- Flooding animals habitats.
- Destroy food supply for animals
- Storm surge
- Flooding plants and animals habitats
- Sea (salt water) flooding the land- plants and animals killed/have to migrate.
8
Q
How are different countries impacted?
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- Impacts often worse in a developing country as they haven’t the money for-
- strong homes,
- emergency services,
- satellites to monitor the storms,
- evacuation of people
9
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How can people prepare for a hurricane?
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- Board up windows.
- Have an emergency kit packed (water, torches, heater, tinned food).
- Have an evacuation route planned.
- Put important documents/belongings into water proof boxes.
