Tropical Storms

a storm, with heavy rains and high winds, that develops over the ocean and often moves toward land

• mineral

• plantation

• hurricane

• savanna

A large tropical storm with a circular motion and wind speeds from 75 to 175 mph.

(a)  

What is the primary factor that causes the formation of tropical storms?

• High ocean temperatures

• Cold ocean currents

• Mountain ranges

• Desert winds

Which region is most frequently affected by tropical storms?

• The Arctic

• The Mediterranean

• The Caribbean

• The Sahara

What is the term used for a tropical storm in the Northwest Pacific Ocean?

• Cyclone

• Hurricane

• Typhoon

• Tornado

Which scale is used to measure the intensity of tropical storms?

• Richter scale

• Saffir-Simpson scale

• Beaufort scale

• Fujita scale

What is the eye of a tropical storm?

• The most dangerous part

• The calm center

• The outermost layer

• The rainiest section

Which of the following is a major effect of tropical storms on coastal areas?

• Increased desertification

• Tsunamis

• Storm surges

• Earthquakes

What is the main difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane?

• Temperature

• Wind speed

• Location

• Rainfall

Which of the following is a common precursor to the development of a tropical storm?

• Cold front

• Warm front

• Tropical wave

• Polar vortex