Storm Hazards Flashcards
1
Q
For tropical storms to develop there must be winds over the ocean of ____kmph or higher.
A
119
2
Q
Tropical storms develop around ___ ° and ___ ° north and south of the equator.
A
5 ° and 20 °
3
Q
Tropical storms are intense ___-pressure systems.
A
Low
4
Q
What is the Coriolis effect?
A
The rotation of the Earth causes the air to move around the centre of the eye in a circular or rotating motion.
