Tropical Storms

Tropical Storms in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean are called

• Hurricanes

• Cyclones

• Typhoons

• Tornados

Why do hurricanes stop when it moves over land?

• it collided with cold air in land

• it collided with warm, dry air in land

• no more warm moist air over land so it weakens its energy

Tropical storms have other names around the world. Tick all those that are correct.

• Cyclones

• Hurricanes

• Typhoons

• Willy Willys

• Megastorm

Tropical storms form in low or high pressure systems?

• Low pressure

• High pressure

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

• Begin on different dates

• Begin in warm waters

• Begin in different locations

• Begin/end on time

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A hurricane gets its energy from

• Warm ocean waters

• high air pressure

• winds along surface

• Sun

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True or false: tropical storms form over cool water.

• True

• False

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In order for a hurricane to form, the water must be ________.

• Cool

• Warm

• Cold

• Hot

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Describe three conditions needed for the formation of tropical cyclones and explain why the conditions are needed.

• Low wind speeds, low pressure, and warm ocean water. These conditions are not suitable for cyclone formation.

• Low wind speeds, high pressure, and cold ocean water. These conditions are needed to create a calm environment for cyclones to form.

• High wind speeds, low pressure, and warm ocean water. These conditions provide the energy for increased evaporation and storm development.

• High wind speeds, high pressure, and cold ocean water. These conditions prevent the formation of cyclones.

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What weather conditions would you expect to encounter as a tropical cyclone passes over an area?

• Snowfall, calm winds, and cold temperatures

• Heavy rain, strong winds, and sunny intervals

• Clear skies, light winds, and warm temperatures

• Hailstorms, foggy conditions, and moderate winds

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