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Effects of Tropical Cyclone

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Tropical cyclones can bring heavy damages to living things and the environment in their paths.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Human and animal lives can be injured or lost during tropical cyclones. This is a _____ effect of a tropical cyclone.

a)

positive

b)

negative

3.

Widespread heavy rainfall helps moisten the ground and replenishes our groundwater. This is a _____ effect of a tropical cyclone.

a)

positive

b)

negative

4.

Tropical cyclones move the warm tropical air away from the equator and cools the weather in its vicinity. This is a _____ effect of a tropical cyclone.

a)

positive

b)

negative

5.

Heavy rainfall may cause landslides which may cause death and injuries to people and animals. This is a _____ effect of a tropical cyclone.

a)

positive

b)

negative

6.

Electrical posts, roads, and bridges might be destroyed. This is a _____ effect of a tropical cyclone.

a)

positive

b)

negative

7.

Tropical cyclones benefit sea life through the flushing out of estuaries and river channels. This is a _____ effect of a tropical cyclone.

a)

positive

b)

negative

8.

Due to loss of loved ones and properties, people might suffer from trauma or stress. This is a _____ effect of a tropical cyclone.

a)

positive

b)

negative

9.

Inadequate medical care and shortage of medical supplies may occur. This is a _____ effect of a tropical cyclone.

a)

positive

b)

negative

10.

Tropical cyclones also stir up the nutrients from the seabed by bringing them to the surface, thereby boosting ocean productivity. This is a _____ effect of a tropical cyclone.

a)

positive

b)

negative

11.

Before a tropical cyclone arrived we should listen to weather updates and advisories.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Which of the following is NOT the correct thing to do?

a)

Keep watch for warnings and plans regarding evacuation in your community.

b)

Check your house’s condition and make necessary repairs.

c)

Do not evacuate once asked by the authorities to do so.