Understanding Typhoons, Hurricanes and Cyclones 2

Where do hurricanes mainly occur according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)?

• a. Indian Ocean

• b. Pacific Ocean

• c. Arctic Ocean

• d. North Atlantic Ocean

In which direction do the winds curve in the southern hemisphere when traveling towards the poles?

• a. West

• b. East

• c. North

• d. South

What physical phenomenon influences the direction of winds in cyclones and hurricanes?

• a. Solar eclipses

• b. Ocean currents

• c. Coriolis effect

• d. Volcanic activity

What is a key difference between some hurricanes and cyclones mentioned in the video?

• a. They occur in different seasons

• b. They rotate in opposite directions

• c. They form over land

• d. They are caused by monsoons

How does a cyclone form over the ocean?

• a. High-pressure system above the water

• b. Warm and dry air descending rapidly

• c. Low-pressure system above the water

• d. Cold air moving towards the equator

Which part of the globe experiences faster rotation speeds due to its larger circumference?

• a. Equator

• b. Tropic of Cancer

• c. Prime Meridian

• d. South Pole

What is the main cause of the different directions of rotation in hurricanes in the northern and southern hemispheres?

• a. Gravitational pull

• b. Coriolis effect

• c. Solar flares

• d. Air pressure imbalances

What effect does the Coriolis force have on objects moving over long distances on Earth?

• a. Speeds them up

• b. Slows them down

• c. Changes their direction

• d. Makes them disappear

How does the speed of rotation differ between regions closer to the equator and those near the poles?

• a. Faster at the equator

• b. Slower at the equator

• c. Equal everywhere

• d. Slower near the poles

Why do cyclones in the southern hemisphere rotate opposite to those in the northern hemisphere?

• a. Differences in air density

• b. Earth's magnetic field

• c. Presence of mountains

• d. Coriolis effect