Weather and Climate 5

Tropical cyclones is a collective term for hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons. Where do they occur?

• Near the North Pole

• Near the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn

• Near the South Pole

• Near mountain ranges

How fast must a wind be travelling for it to be classed as a tropical cyclone?

• 74mph

• 100mph

• 68mph

• 86mph

Which three of these factors help cause a tropical cyclone?

• An ocean temperature of at least 27 degrees centigrade

• Low pressure

• The spinning of the earth

• Wind

Which two of these oceans is most likely to experience a tropical cyclone?

• Southern Ocean

• Pacific

• Indian

• Arctic

Which of these is a further impact of tropical cyclones?

• Heatwave

• Storm surge

• Blizzard

• Tsunami

What is the centre of a tropical cyclone called?

• The nose

• The ear

• The toe

• The eye

In what direction does the air move in the eye of the storm?

• From east to west

• It sinks

• It rises

• From north to south

Is the eye of the storm high or low pressure?

• High

• Low

What are conditions like in the eye of a tropical cyclone?

• Wet and windy

• Calm and still

• 100mph winds

• Snowy

On what scale are tropical cyclones measured?

• Richter scale

• Bathroom scales

• Saffir Simpson scale

• Lizard scales