Hazards 1 Tropical Storms AQA A Level Geography

What is the coriolis effect?

• spinning of the Earth causes spiralling of wind

• two belts of trade winds encircling the Earth

• abnormal rise in sea water level

• water squeezed and funnelled upwards creating suction effect

How many typhoons does the Philippines have on average annually?

• 1-3

• 4-6

• 7-10

• 11-15

How hot does the sea need to be for tropical storms to be created?

• sea temperatures greater than 16°C

• sea temperatures greater than 21°C

• sea temperatures greater than 26°C

• sea temperatures greater than 31°C

What category was Typhoon Haiyan 2013?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

How many people were killed in the Philippines by Typhoon Haiyan in 2013?

• 2,000

• 6,000

• 12,000

• 17,000

What were the economic impacts of Hurricane Sandy in the USA?

• $43 billion

• $53 billion

• $63 billion

Which city in the USA was worst affected by Hurricane Sandy?

• Miami

• Los Angeles

• New York

• Chicago

What category was Hurricane Sandy in 2012?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Identify two correct responses for Hurricane Sandy in the USA

• The Red Cross sheltered over 11,000 people across 16 US states

• The Red Cross sheltered over 21,000 people across 5 US states

• The number of National Guard on duty was doubled

• Mayor Bloomberg imposed rationing for bottled water

How many deaths resulted from Hurricane Sandy in the USA?

• 61 deaths

• 111 deaths

• 161 deaths