Classifying Storms

The video tutorial discusses the importance of studying storms and introduces various cyclone intensity scales used worldwide. It covers the Saffir-Simpson scale for the Atlantic, Eastern, and Central Pacific regions, the World Meteorological Organization Typhoon Committee scale for the Western Pacific, the India Meteorological Department scale for the North Indian Ocean, the Southwest Indian Ocean scale, and the scale used in Australia and Fiji. Each scale categorizes cyclones based on wind speeds, aiding in disaster preparedness and mitigation.

What is the wind speed range for a Category 3 storm on the Saffir-Simpson scale?

• 130 to 156 miles per hour

• 111 to 129 miles per hour

• 96 to 110 miles per hour

• 74 to 95 miles per hour

Which scale is used by the World Meteorological Organization Typhoon Committee?

• Typhoon Committee tropical cyclone intensity scale

• India Meteorological Department scale

• Saffir-Simpson scale

• Southwest Indian Ocean scale

In the North Indian Ocean, what is the wind speed range for an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm?

• 118 to 165 kilometers per hour

• 166 to 220 kilometers per hour

• More than 221 kilometers per hour

• 89 to 117 kilometers per hour

What is the wind speed range for a Very Intense Tropical Cyclone in the Southwest Indian Ocean?

• 118 to 165 kilometers per hour

• 166 to 212 kilometers per hour

• Greater than 212 kilometers per hour

• Less than 50 kilometers per hour

In Australia and Fiji, what is the wind speed range for a Category 5 cyclone?

• 89 to 117 kilometers per hour

• 158 to 198 kilometers per hour

• More than 198 kilometers per hour

• 63 to 88 kilometers per hour