Tropical Cyclones

What is a tropical cyclone?

• A circular storm that forms over warm oceans

• A type of tornado that forms over land

• A strong wind that blows over cold oceans

• A heavy rainstorm that occurs in winter

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What happens when a tropical cyclone moves from the ocean to land?

• It brings heavy rain and strong winds

• It becomes weaker and dissipates

• It transforms into a tornado

• It causes earthquakes and tsunamis

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What can cyclonic winds do?

• Destroy buildings and uproot trees

• Create beautiful rainbows

• Make the ocean water warmer

• Cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Where do tropical cyclones usually form?

• Over warm areas of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans

• Over cold areas of the Arctic and Antarctic oceans

• Over mountainous regions

• Over deserts and drylands

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

When do tropical cyclones usually develop?

• In summer or autumn

• In winter or spring

• In spring or summer

• In autumn or winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

At what wind speed does a tropical storm develop?

• 63 kilometers per hour

• 100 kilometers per hour

• 119 kilometers per hour

• 150 kilometers per hour

What happens when wind speeds exceed 119 kilometers per hour?

• The tropical storm becomes a cyclone

• The tropical storm dissipates

• The tropical storm transforms into a hurricane

• The tropical storm causes an earthquake

Where does a tropical cyclone get its energy from?

• The warmth and moisture that rise from the ocean's surface

• The cold air from the land

• The heat generated by volcanic activity

• The wind blowing from the mountains

What happens when a tropical cyclone moves over colder waters or large areas of land?

• It loses its source of energy and slows down

• It becomes stronger and more destructive

• It transforms into a tornado

• It causes a tsunami

What is the fate of a tropical cyclone when it loses its source of energy?

• It eventually slows down and dies out

• It transforms into a hurricane

• It moves to a different location

• It becomes a tropical storm