Tropical storms quiz

Tropical storms are made from:

• High pressure systems

• Low pressure systems

Tropical storms mainly form:

• On the equator

• In the Poles

• Between 5o and 30o North or South

• Between 30o and 60o North or South

How deep does the ocean need to be for tropical storm formation?

• 20 m deep

• 50 m deep

• 70 m deep

• 90m deep

Where in the world is the Coriolis force weakest?

• At the equator

• At the poles

• At the tropics

What temperature does the water need to be?

• 22oC

• 25oC

• 27oC

• 29oC

What do we call the centre of a tropical storm?

• Centre

• Wall

• Eye

• Surface

Which of these describes a condition in the eye?

• Strong winds

• Calm

• Lots of clouds

• Low temperatures

Which area has the most tropical storms?

• Central America

• South East Asia

• Madagascar

• Australia

What do we call the scale that measures tropical storms?

• Saffir Simpson scale

• Saffir Richter scale

• Saffir Mercalli scale

What are temperatures like in the eye?

• High

• Low