What Are the Different Types of Cyclones? Crash Course Geography

The video discusses the Bhola cyclone, the deadliest tropical cyclone in history, and its impact on Bangladesh's creation. It explains weather systems, focusing on mid-latitude cyclones, air masses, and fronts. The role of the polar front and jet stream in weather patterns is explored. The video also covers tropical cyclones, particularly hurricanes, their formation, and effects on coastal communities. It highlights the challenges of predicting hurricanes and the importance of natural buffers like mangroves in mitigating damage.

What was a significant consequence of the Bhola cyclone?

• It caused a global economic recession.

• It led to the creation of a new country.

• It triggered a worldwide pandemic.

• It resulted in the extinction of a species.

What is a characteristic of mid-latitude cyclones?

• They are small and short-lived.

• They only occur in the Southern Hemisphere.

• They are circular weather systems.

• They are always accompanied by tornadoes.

What role does the polar front jet stream play in weather systems?

• It causes earthquakes.

• It increases ocean salinity.

• It influences the path of cyclones.

• It prevents the formation of clouds.

How do tropical cyclones differ from mid-latitude cyclones?

• They are smaller in size.

• They occur only in polar regions.

• They are always accompanied by snow.

• They form from a single warm air mass.

What natural feature helps buffer inland areas from hurricane storm surges?

• Lakes

• Mangroves

• Mountains

• Deserts

What is a challenge in predicting hurricanes?

• They can be predicted months in advance.

• They only occur at night.

• Their paths are uncertain beyond three days.

• They never make landfall.

What is a consequence of developing coastal areas for activities like tourism?

• It increases the number of polar bears.

• It destroys mangroves and ecological functions.

• It reduces the frequency of hurricanes.

• It strengthens natural buffers.