the rising of the sea as a result of atmospheric pressure changes and wind associated with a storm

a natural or human-made event that poses a threat to people, property or the environment

being more susceptible or exposed to the harmful impacts of a natural disaster

the basic networks, services and facilities needed for daily life, e.g. roads, utilities, healthcare

Tropical storms – hazards and effects

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about weather hazards at the global and national (UK) scales. Pupils learn about global atmospheric circulation before focusing on the formation, impacts and responses to tropical storms. Pupils also learn about extreme weather events in the UK.

Weather hazards

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

What hazards are associated with tropical storms?

What scale is used to measure the intensity of a tropical storm?

Immediate effects of a tropical storm are called __________ effects.

Secondary effects are also know as the {{}} effects. 

Injuries due to flooding and strong winds.

Waterborne diseases due to stagnant water.

Match the effects to the correct type of effect; primary or secondary effects.

Countries may be more vulnerable due to social, economic and {{}} factors. 

between 5° and 30° north and south of the Equator

Which of these factors affect the distribution of tropical storms?

In the 'eye' of a tropical storm conditions are ...

What happens to a tropical storm as it moves over land?

The change in wind speed and direction at different altitudes.

Deflection of winds and ocean currents caused by the Earth's rotation.

Energy stored in water vapour, when it evaporates, that is released.

Match each keyword to its correct definition.

where the Hadley cells meet at the Equator

where Polar cells meet at the North and South Pole

where the Ferrell and Polar cells meet at 60°N and S of the Equator

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

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