Tropicsl Storms Flashcards

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What is a tropical storm (definition)

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A tropical storm is a violent rotating storm with an eye in the centre

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Where do tropical storms occur

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Tropical storms occur 5-30 degrees north /south of the equator

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Where does the tropical storm spin if it forms in north or south of the equatir

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If it forms in the north ut skins clockwise
If it forms in the south If forms anti-clockwise
They NEVER target areas along the equator

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What temperature does the ocean need to be for a tropical storm to form
And whay will there be more topical storms in the future

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27 degrees
The oceans are getting warmer because of climate change

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What is the structure of a tropical storm inside-out

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Eye I’m the middle
Cool air sicked downwards by low pressure
Warm air drawn upwards
Spinning vortex made of high winds and heavy rain
Bands of thunderstorms

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