Meteorology Quiz

What is the average radius of a tropical cyclone?

• 100-150 km

• 150-200 km

• 200-250 km

• 250-300 km

In which hemisphere do tropical cyclones spin clockwise?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Both Hemispheres

• Neither Hemisphere

What is the term used for the calm region in the center of a mature tropical cyclone?

• Rainbands

• Eyewall

• Eye

• Cirrus Shield

Which region is known to be the most active tropical cyclone region?

• Eastern North Pacific

• North Indian Ocean

• Western North Pacific

• Southern Hemisphere

What is the classification system used to relate observed damage with the intensity of a tropical cyclone?

• Fujita Scale

• Saffir-Simpson Scale

• Richter Scale

• Beaufort Scale

What is the primary source of energy for tropical cyclones?

• Wind Energy

• Geothermal Energy

• Solar Energy

• Warm Ocean Water

Which term is used for tropical cyclones in the Western North Pacific?

• Tornadoes

• Cyclones

• Hurricanes

• Typhoons

What is the diameter range of tropical cyclones?

• 200-300 km

• 300-400 km

• 100-200 km

• 50-100 km

Which organization is responsible for monitoring and warning on tropical cyclones?

• UNESCO

• WMO

• WHO

• NASA

What is the term used for the ability of a tropical storm to continue intensifying without external help?

• Hurricanogenesis

• Tornadogenesis

• Typhogenesis

• Cyclogenesis