Understanding Typhoons

What is the primary factor that differentiates a hurricane from a typhoon?

• The speed of the wind

• The amount of rainfall

• The geographical location

• The size of the storm

Which of the following is NOT a necessary condition for the formation of a tropical cyclone?

• Moisture

• Warm tropical oceans

• High atmospheric pressure

• Relatively light winds

What initiates the formation of a typhoon over the ocean?

• Warm moist air rising

• Cold air descending

• High pressure systems

• Strong ocean currents

Where are typhoons most likely to form?

• In mountainous areas

• Near the equator

• In desert regions

• Near the poles

What is the main reason we cannot prevent typhoons?

• They occur only at night

• They are a natural phenomenon

• They are caused by human activity

• They are too small to detect