Tropical storms - features and process. Flashcards
1
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Definition: Coriolis effect.
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Moving from EAST to WEST.
2
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Process: First Step.
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The body of water needs to be at least 27 degrees to gain lots of ENERGY to evaporate and COOL down.
3
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Process: Second Step.
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Coriolis effect.
4
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Process: Third Step.
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Storm will calm down if it reaches land or COLD water due to obstacles such as buildings blocking strong winds.