Tropical Cyclones Quiz

What is the calm area at the center of a tropical cyclone called?

• Eyewall

• Vortex

• Storm Surge

• Eye

What is the primary reason tropical cyclones do not form along the equator?

• Cold ocean currents

• Coriolis Force is zero

• Lack of moisture

• High air pressure

What is the typical wind speed of winds circulating in a tropical cyclone?

• 300-400 km/hr

• 100-150 km/hr

• 50-100 km/hr

• 200-300 km/hr

Which term describes the abnormal rise of water along the coast associated with a tropical cyclone?

• Water Spout

• Latent Heat

• Storm Surge

• Adiabatic Heating

What is the main reason tropical cyclones dissipate when they make landfall?

• Increased moisture

• Lack of heat

• Increased friction and lack of moisture

• High pressure systems

In which region are tropical cyclones referred to as hurricanes?

• Southern Indian Ocean

• North Atlantic

• Eastern China

• Western Pacific

What is the typical diameter of the eye of a tropical cyclone?

• 10-20 km

• 30-50 km

• 100-150 km

• 200-300 km

What is the term for the force caused by the rotation of the Earth that affects wind direction?

• Adiabatic Lapse Rate

• Vortex

• Latent Heat

• Coriolis Force

During which season do tropical cyclones typically develop?

• Winter

• Spring

• Late summer to autumn

• Early spring

What is the primary characteristic of tropical cyclones regarding air pressure?

• Very high air pressure

• Moderate air pressure

• Stable air pressure

• Very low air pressure