Tropical Cyclones Quiz

Tropical Cyclones Quiz

12th Grade

10 Qs

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Tropical Cyclones Quiz

Tropical Cyclones Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Geography

12th Grade

Easy

Created by

PJ Roos

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What is the calm area at the center of a tropical cyclone called?

Eyewall

Vortex

Storm Surge

Eye

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason tropical cyclones do not form along the equator?

Cold ocean currents

Coriolis Force is zero

Lack of moisture

High air pressure

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What is the typical wind speed of winds circulating in a tropical cyclone?

300-400 km/hr

100-150 km/hr

50-100 km/hr

200-300 km/hr

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Which term describes the abnormal rise of water along the coast associated with a tropical cyclone?

Water Spout

Latent Heat

Storm Surge

Adiabatic Heating

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason tropical cyclones dissipate when they make landfall?

Increased moisture

Lack of heat

Increased friction and lack of moisture

High pressure systems

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

In which region are tropical cyclones referred to as hurricanes?

Southern Indian Ocean

North Atlantic

Eastern China

Western Pacific

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What is the typical diameter of the eye of a tropical cyclone?

10-20 km

30-50 km

100-150 km

200-300 km

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