tropical storms Flashcards

1
Q

weather hazards include?

A

tropical storms,tornadoes,droughts, storms and floods,fog.

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2
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tropical storms have different names name three?

A

hurricanes,typhoons and cyclones

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3
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how much heat do hurricanes need to form?

A

26*C

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4
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What happens to the hurricane once its over land?

A

it starts to loose energy and fade.

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5
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what is the center of the storm called?

A

the eye-it is calm

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6
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what happens in the hurricane?

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the rapidly rising air creates an area of intense low pressure.the low pressure sucks in air, causing very strong winds.

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