Tropical cyclones can bring heavy damages to living things and the environment in their paths.

• True

• False

Human and animal lives can be injured or lost during tropical cyclones. This is a _____ effect of a tropical cyclone.

• positive

• negative

Widespread heavy rainfall helps moisten the ground and replenishes our groundwater. This is a _____ effect of a tropical cyclone.

• positive

• negative

Tropical cyclones move the warm tropical air away from the equator and cools the weather in its vicinity. This is a _____ effect of a tropical cyclone.

• positive

• negative

Heavy rainfall may cause landslides which may cause death and injuries to people and animals. This is a _____ effect of a tropical cyclone.

• positive

• negative

Electrical posts, roads, and bridges might be destroyed. This is a _____ effect of a tropical cyclone.

• positive

• negative

Tropical cyclones benefit sea life through the flushing out of estuaries and river channels. This is a _____ effect of a tropical cyclone.

• positive

• negative

Due to loss of loved ones and properties, people might suffer from trauma or stress. This is a _____ effect of a tropical cyclone.

• positive

• negative

Inadequate medical care and shortage of medical supplies may occur. This is a _____ effect of a tropical cyclone.

• positive

• negative

Tropical cyclones also stir up the nutrients from the seabed by bringing them to the surface, thereby boosting ocean productivity. This is a _____ effect of a tropical cyclone.

• positive

• negative