What Are the Different Types of Cyclones? Crash Course Geography #12

What was a major political outcome influenced by the 1970 Bhola Cyclone?

• It led to the creation of Bangladesh.

• It caused a change in the global climate policy.

• It resulted in new international trade agreements.

• It established a new world weather organization.

What characteristic best describes the weather in the mid-latitudes?

• Consistently hot and dry.

• Predictably unpredictable.

• Always cold with heavy snow.

• Stable with no sudden changes.

What is an air mass defined by?

• Its speed and direction of movement.

• Its color and visibility.

• Its similar temperature and humidity.

• Its altitude above sea level.

What typically happens when a cold air mass advances and forms a cold front?

• Warm air slowly rises, causing light, continuous rain.

• Warm air is pushed upward quickly, often leading to thunderstorms.

• The air becomes calm and clear with rising temperatures.

• Cool air gently mixes with warm air, creating fog.

What causes a mid-latitude cyclone to form?

• A single warm air mass rising over the ocean.

• A warm front moving poleward and a cold front moving towards the equator clashing.

• High-pressure systems pushing against each other.

• Air being sucked into the eye of a storm.

What is the main source of energy for a tropical hurricane?

• The clash between warm and cold air masses.

• Strong winds from the jet stream.

• Warm ocean air and water vapor.

• High-pressure systems pushing air downwards.

During which months do hurricanes most frequently occur in the Atlantic, and what ocean temperature is typically needed?

• December to February, with ocean temperatures below 10°C.

• June to November, with ocean temperatures of 26°C or more.

• March to May, with ocean temperatures around 15°C.

• October to January, with ocean temperatures between 20°C and 25°C.

What natural features help protect coastal areas from storm surges caused by hurricanes?

• Large sand dunes and artificial sea walls.

• Mangroves and wetlands.

• Deep ocean trenches.

• Mountain ranges near the coast.