ARK AQA Tropical Cyclones Quiz

What determines the intensity of a tropical cyclone?

• The temperature of the ocean surface

• The strength of the surface winds near the centre

• The amount of rainfall

• The size of the cyclone

How is the intensity of a tropical cyclone inferred when direct data is scarce?

• By measuring ocean salinity

• By analyzing cloud top temperatures

• By counting the number of lightning strikes

• By observing fish behavior

What role do satellite pictures play in tracking tropical cyclones?

• They provide color images of the ocean

• They help locate the centers of tropical cyclones

• They measure the depth of the ocean

• They track the migration of birds

What is a definite indicator of where the storm is?

• The color of the clouds

• The appearance of a well-formed eye

• The temperature of the air

• The speed of the wind

What can be used to determine features of a tropical storm if it is close to land?

• Sonar technology

• Radar tracking

• Seismic activity

• Solar panels

What remains the basic tool of forecasters despite advances in technology?

• Computer simulations

• Conventional weather chart analysis

• Drone surveillance

• Deep-sea buoys

How often are surface charts analyzed during the approach of a tropical cyclone?

• Every 12 hours

• Every 24 hours

• Hourly

• Every 6 hours

What is the tendency of all objects to resist any change in motion or direction called?

• Gravity

• Inertia

• Friction

• Momentum

What is the main reason for the volatile nature of tropical cyclones?

• Consistent weather patterns

• Inherent fluctuation in motion and intensity

• Stable atmospheric conditions

• Predictable wind directions

What is the inertial tendency of a tropical cyclone in the Northern Hemisphere?

• To drift towards the southeast

• To drift towards the northwest

• To remain stationary

• To move in a circular pattern