Tropical Storms Worksheet

A tropical storm is a weather system characterized by a low-pressure center, thunderstorms, and strong winds. How does it differ from a hurricane or cyclone?

• A tropical storm has weaker winds compared to a hurricane or cyclone.

• A tropical storm occurs only in the Atlantic Ocean.

• A tropical storm is the same as a hurricane or cyclone.

• A tropical storm has a higher pressure center than a hurricane or cyclone.

What conditions are necessary for the formation of a tropical storm?

• High humidity and warm ocean temperatures

• Cold air and low pressure

• Strong winds and dry air

• Low humidity and cool ocean temperatures

Tropical storms typically form in which areas, and why are these areas more likely to experience them?

• Tropical regions due to warm ocean waters

• Polar regions due to cold air masses

• Deserts due to dry conditions

• Mountainous regions due to high altitudes

Warm ocean water contributes to the development of a tropical storm by:

• providing heat and moisture that fuels the storm

• cooling the surrounding air and reducing storm intensity

• creating high pressure systems that stabilize the atmosphere

• absorbing sunlight and increasing ocean salinity

The role of the Coriolis effect in the formation of tropical storms is to:

• cause the storm to rotate

• increase the storm's temperature

• decrease the storm's speed

• change the storm's color

What are the main stages in the development of a tropical storm, from its formation to becoming a fully developed storm?

• Formation, Maturity, Dissipation

• Initiation, Growth, Maturity

• Development, Intensification, Maturity

• Formation, Intensification, Maturity

The 'eye' of a tropical storm is:

• a calm region with light winds and clear skies

• the most turbulent part of the storm

• where the storm gathers energy

• the outermost layer of the storm

How does wind speed influence the classification of a tropical storm?

• Wind speed determines the category of the storm.

• Wind speed has no effect on storm classification.

• Wind speed only affects the storm's duration.

• Wind speed is irrelevant to storm formation.

Tropical storms lose strength when they move over land or cooler waters because:

• they encounter less moisture and heat energy.

• they gain more moisture and heat energy.

• they encounter more moisture and heat energy.

• they gain less moisture and heat energy.

What are the potential impacts of a tropical storm on coastal areas, and how can they prepare for such storms?

• Coastal erosion and flooding; by building sea walls and having evacuation plans

• Increased tourism; by promoting beach activities

• Improved fishing conditions; by investing in new boats

• Better weather conditions; by organizing outdoor events