Tropical Storms 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 names for tropical storms?
A
- Hurricanes
- Cyclones
- Typhoons.
2
Q
How do tropical storms form?
A
- Ocean temperature must be at least 26.5°C
- Water vapor rises into the atmosphere, forming a storm
- Cold air is pulled down from the atmosphere to form the eye of the storm
- Trade winds spin the storm
3
Q
What scale is used to measure tropical storms?
A
- Saffir Simpson scale
4
Q
How do tropical storms lose their energy?
A
- Tropical storm hits land or cold water
5
Q
What are the 3 main hazards of a tropical storm?
A
- High winds
- Intense rainfall
- Storm surges.
6
Q
How can a country be socially vulnerable to a tropical storm?
A
- Bad housing
- No relief supplies
- Age
7
Q
What were the effects of Hurricane Katrina?
A
- 1836 – people killed
- Flooded 80% of the city
- Cost $100 billion to repair damage
8
Q
What were the effects of Cyclone Nargis?
A
- 150,000 people killed
- Cost $10 billion to repair damage
- Aid did not reach the most affected people due to corruption
9
Q
How can you prepare for a tropical storm? (2 ways)
A
- Satellite tracking
- Communicating information
10
Q
How can you respond to tropical storms? (2 ways)
A
- Rescue team
- Provide relief supplies and medical care
