Understanding Tropical Storm Management

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Who primarily completes the monitoring of atmospheric conditions for tropical storms?

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Scientists in national organisations

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What temperature is required for the formation of a tropical storm?

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27°C

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What is a Hurricane Watch?

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An alert that hurricane conditions are likely in the next few days

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What does the 'cone of inaccuracy' refer to in hurricane prediction?

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The uncertainty in predicting the hurricane's path and intensity

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Why is it difficult for Lower Income Countries (LICs) to monitor and predict tropical storms accurately?

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They lack funding and resources

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What is one of the key components of planning for a tropical storm?

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Preparing an emergency kit

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What is the purpose of Hurricane Awareness Week in the USA?

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To educate people and ensure families have plans in place

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What is a common method to protect houses from the effects of a tropical storm?

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Installing shutters on windows

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What is a potential problem with both monitoring and predicting tropical storms?

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They can be costly

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What is a recommended action for communities to take in preparation for a tropical storm?

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Practice known evacuation routes