What is the difference between a typhoon, a hurricane, and a cyclone?

Typhoon Formation and Safety Measures Quiz

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Geography
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8th Grade
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Hard
Yharra Reighn
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They have different shapes
They are formed in different oceans
They have different wind speeds
They have different names based on where they appear
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the rotation of tropical storms like typhoons?
The Earth's rotation
The Moon's gravitational pull
The Sun's heat
The movement of tectonic plates
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are typhoons given names?
To honor famous scientists
To make them sound more dangerous
To confuse people
To identify them quickly
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What atmospheric conditions favor the formation of a typhoon?
High atmospheric stability and high coriolis force
High atmospheric stability and low humidity
Low atmospheric stability and high humidity
Low atmospheric stability and low coriolis force
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is the most active typhoon formation basin?
Southwestern Pacific
North Atlantic Ocean
Northern Indian Ocean
Western Pacific
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the power of a typhoon as it moves over warm bodies of water?
It remains the same
It loses power
It becomes unpredictable
It gains power
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What safety measure should be taken before a typhoon?
Turn off the main power switch
Ignore cracks and leaks in the house
Stay near bodies of water
Go outdoors to assess the situation
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