Global Hazards Review

What is the name of the atmospheric cell near the equator?

• Ferrel Cell

• Polar Cell

• Hadley Cell

• Equator Cell

What type of pressure do we find near the equator?

• High

• Medium

• Low

The __________ effect describes the reflectivity of the Earth's surface.

Where is the hottest place on Earth?

• Atacama Desert

• Lut Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Death Valley

What type of rainfall do we predominantly get in the UK?

• Frontal

• Convectional

• Relief

• Continuous

How deep does the water need to be for a tropical storm to form?

• 40m

• 50m

• 60m

• 100m

Which ocean does El Nino occur in?

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Indian

• Southern

How many people died during Typhoon Haiyan?

• 5400

• 4200

• 6300

• 7200

Which 2 of the following are environmental impacts of Typhoon Haiyan?

• $2.68billion damage caused

• Trees uprooted

• 85000 tonnes of oil leaked into the sea

• 571 health clinics damaged

What type of plate boundary is Nepal located on?

• Collision

• Constructive

• Destructive

• Conservative