Tropical Cyclones - Preparation And Responses Flashcards
Poorer Countries are more Physically Vulnerable to Tropical Cyclones because: Low-Lying Coastlines are Vulnerable to Storm ________ Flooding as well as Large Waves caused by High _______.
Surge…Winds…
Poorer Countries are more Physically Vulnerable to Tropical Cyclones because: Areas in the ______ of a Tropical Cyclone are Hit more Frequently.
Path.
Poorer Countries are more Physically Vulnerable to Tropical Cyclones because: Steep Hillsides may ____________ the Risk of Landslides.
Increase.
Poorer Countries are more Economically Vulnerable to Tropical Cyclones because: Many People Depend on _______________, Leading to a Loss of Livelihoods.
Agriculture.
Poorer Countries are more Economically Vulnerable to Tropical Cyclones because: People may not have Insurance to Cover the Costs of Repairing __________ caused by Cyclones.
Damage.
The Economic Impact of Tropical Cyclones is often Greater in ___________ Countries, as the Buildings and Infrastructure Damaged are worth a Lot of ________.
Richer…Money…
Poorer Countries are more Socially Vulnerable to Tropical Cyclones because: Buildings are __________ Quality so are more Easily Damaged.
Poorer.
Poorer Countries are more Socially Vulnerable to Tropical Cyclones because: _________ Care isn’t as Good so they Struggle to Treat all the Casualties.
Health.
Poorer Countries are more Socially Vulnerable to Tropical Cyclones because: There is Little Money for _________ Defences or Training Emergency Teams.
Flood.
Poorer Countries are more Socially Vulnerable to Tropical Cyclones because: It’s Harder to Rescue People due to Poor _________________.
Infrastructure.
Forecasting Tropical Cyclones: When are Where Tropical Cyclones will Hit Land can be ___________.
Predicted.
Forecasting Tropical Cyclones: Scientists can use Weather ________________ and Satellite Technology to Monitor Cyclones.
Forecasting.
Forecasting Tropical Cyclones: The Cyclone’s Magnitude can be Monitored by Measuring its _______________.
Windspeed’s.
Forecasting Tropical Cyclones: Predicting where and when a Tropical Cyclone is going to Happen gives People _______ to Evacuate and ___________ their Homes and Businesses.
Time…Protect…
Evacuating for Tropical Cyclones: Warning Strategies are used to ________ People to a Tropical Cyclone.
Alert.
