Y7 Extreme Weather Flashcards
What is weather?
The day to day conditions of the atmosphere. Examples include rain, cloudiness, sunshine, wind etc.
What is a physical effect?
A. A physical effect is something that impacts the built environment and humans
B. A physical effect is something that impacts the natural environment
B. A physical effect is something that impacts the natural environment
What is a human effect?
A. A human effect is something that impacts the built environment and humans
B. A human effect is something that impacts the natural environment
A. A human effect is something that impacts the built environment and humans
Which one is an example of a human effect?
A. Airports closed
B. Landslides
C. People dying
A. Airports closed
C. People dying
Which one is an example of a physical effect?
A. Houses being destroyed
B. Power cables are damaged
C. Rivers are polluted
C. Rivers are polluted
What are the 3 local names for tropical storms?
Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones.
Write 1 example of extreme weather
Ice storm, heat wave, hurricane, tornado, drought, hail storm, lightening, flooding, monsoon
Where do tropical storms form?
Tropical seas
What does the sea temperature need to be for a tropical storm to form?
27 degrees Celsius
What is the equator?
An imaginary line at 0 degrees that divides the world in to northern and southern hemisphere
How many people died during Hurricane Katrina?
1800
What was the cost of the damage Hurricane Katrina caused?
$108 billion worth of damage was caused
What % of New Orleans was flooded after Hurricane Katrina?
85% of New Orleans was flooded
How high was the storm surge during Hurricane Katrina?
The storm surge was 11m high
What happens when winds come together in a tropical storm?
The winds force the air upwards
