Tropical Cyclones and Recurring Weather

Where do tropical cyclones form?

• oceans
• boiling water
• landmasses   
• evaporation

When the eye of a tropical cyclone passes over a certain place, it is the winds at the __________ that wreak a lot of damage. 

• eyewall
•  tail     
• eye
• storm

Which word describes the air pressure in the center of a hurricane?

• Low

• Medium

• High

What are hurricanes also known as?

• Typhoons

• Cyclones

• Typhoons and Cyclones

What happens to hurricanes as they reach the shore?

• They get stronger

• Nothing

• They get weaker

Which of these is not a condition for a tropical storm to form

• Coriolis effect

• Cool temperatures

• Low pressure

• Location

Where does the air move in a CYCLONE?

• Upwards

• Downwards

What type of weather does a CYCLONE bring?

• Clear and calm

• Stormy

When do hurricanes usually develop?

• January through April
• September through October
• June through November
• January through June

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How fast do winds have to be before it is considered a hurricane?

• 50 mph
• 75 mph
• 100 mph
• 40 mph