6 SSt Cyclones and Wind Currents

What happens when moisture changes to liquid water?

• Moisture condenses into liquid water.

• Moisture evaporates into vapor.

• Moisture is absorbed by the ground.

• Liquid water freezes into ice.

What is released to the atmosphere when moisture condenses?

• Carbon dioxide

• Latent heat

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

The release of heat warms the surrounding air and can create ___ currents.

A difference in pressure causes air to rush towards the ___ of a storm.

What is the calm center of a cyclone called?

• Center

• Nucleus

• Eye

• Core

What is the typical diameter of the eye of a storm?

• 50 to 100 miles

• 5 to 10 miles

• 100 to 200 miles

• 20 to 40 miles

How wide is the region of clouds surrounding the eye of a cyclone?

• 1 to 3 miles (1.6 to 4.8 kilometers)

• 5 to 15 miles (8 to 24 kilometers)

• 10 to 30 miles (16 to 48 kilometers)

• 50 to 100 miles (80 to 160 kilometers)

What is the wind speed inside the region of clouds around the eye?

• 30 to 50 mph

• 50 to 70 mph

• 5 to 15 mph

• 10 to 30 mph

Wind speed increases as you move away from the ___ of the storm, reaching a peak before potentially ___.

What are cyclones also known as in different regions? Select any three.

• Typhoons

• Cyclones

• Hurricanes

• Monsoons