Tropical Storms

Explain the impact of sea surface temperature on the intensity of tropical cyclones.

• Higher sea surface temperatures lead to weaker tropical cyclones

• Lower sea surface temperatures have no effect on the intensity of tropical cyclones

• Warmer sea surface temperatures fuel the development and intensification of tropical cyclones

• Colder sea surface temperatures cause tropical cyclones to dissipate quickly

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What causes tropical cyclones?

• Dry desert regions

• Low pressure areas

• High pressure areas

• Cold ocean water

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What impact does the presence of an eye have on the strength of a tropical cyclone?

• The eye of a tropical cyclone weakens its intensity

• The eye of a tropical cyclone has no effect on its strength

• The eye of a tropical cyclone indicates a rapid intensification phase

• The eye of a tropical cyclone signifies its dissipation

How warm must the water be in order to form a tropical cyclone?

• 26-27 degrees Celsius

• 20-21 degrees Celsius

• 35-36 degrees Celsius

• 18-19 degrees Celsius

What do you call the center of a tropical cyclone?

• Eyewall

• Eye

• Heart

• Core

What happens when a tropical cyclone makes landfall?

• Weakens

• Picks up speed

• Stronger wind speeds

• Smaller storm surge

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• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Flood

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Storms that just miss the cutoff to be considered a hurricane (winds traveling at 39mph-73 mph) are called?

• Tropical Storm

• Tropical Rain

• Sleet

How many miles per hour must winds be blowing for for them to be considered a hurricane?

• 150 mph or more

• 74 mph or more

• 275 mph or more

What was the name of the hurricane that recently hit parts of Philadelphia and New Jersey?

• Hurricane Chrissy

• Hurricane Matt

• Hurricane Ida

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