How might tropical storms be affected by climate change?

In this lesson, we will consider how climate change might impact the distribution, frequency and intensity of tropical storms.

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Q1.Tropical storms form...

Over land Over warm oceans (26.5⁰C) between the Tropics Over oceans in the Arctic

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Q2.Tropical storms travel from...

North to south West to east East to west

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Q3.The lifespan of an average tropical storm is...

7-14 days 2-5 days 3-4 months

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Q4.The eye of the storm is...

100 miles wide 30 miles wide 3 miles wide

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Q5.The towering clouds within a tropical storm are called...

Cumulus clouds Cirrus clouds Cumulonimbus clouds

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Q6.Tropical storms spin because of...

The Coriolis Effect The amount of energy within the storm The local weather conditions

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Q7.The eye of the storm is clear of cloud due to...

The local weather conditions High pressure Low pressure

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Question 7

Q1.Tropical storms form...

Over land Over warm oceans (26.5⁰C) between the Tropics Over oceans in the Arctic

1/7

Q2.Tropical storms travel from...

North to south West to east East to west

2/7

Q3.The lifespan of an average tropical storm is...

7-14 days 2-5 days 3-4 months

3/7

Q4.The eye of the storm is...

100 miles wide 30 miles wide 3 miles wide

4/7

Q5.The towering clouds within a tropical storm are called...

Cumulus clouds Cirrus clouds Cumulonimbus clouds

5/7

Q6.Tropical storms spin because of...

The Coriolis Effect The amount of energy within the storm The local weather conditions

6/7

Q7.The eye of the storm is clear of cloud due to...

The local weather conditions High pressure Low pressure

7/7

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How might tropical storms be affected by climate change?

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Q1.The average number of tropical storms a year is...

Between 10-20. Between 50-100. Between 80-100.

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Q2.Tropical storm distribution means...

The strength of a tropical storm. The way in which tropical storms are spread out across a geographical area. How often a tropical storm of a particular intensity occurs.

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Q3.Tropical storm wind speeds are predicted to...

Decrease by 2-11% by 2100. Increase by 35% by 2150. Increase by 2-11% by 2100.

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Q4.Tropical storm rainfall is expected to...

Increase by 20%. Increase by 45%. Decrease by 20%.

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Q5.Since 1970, the number of category 4 and 5 storms has...

Decreased. Remained the same. Increased.

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Q6.We are uncertain about the impact of climate change on tropical storms because...

We do not monitor or study tropical storms. We have not improved our understanding of tropical storms over time. Our previous data is less reliable so predictions could be inaccurate.

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How might tropical storms be affected by climate change?

Complete the sentences below to show that you understand the key learning from the lesson. Good luck!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Q1.The average number of tropical storms a year is...

Between 10-20. Between 50-100. Between 80-100.

1/6

Q2.Tropical storm distribution means...

The strength of a tropical storm. The way in which tropical storms are spread out across a geographical area. How often a tropical storm of a particular intensity occurs.

2/6

Q3.Tropical storm wind speeds are predicted to...

Decrease by 2-11% by 2100. Increase by 35% by 2150. Increase by 2-11% by 2100.

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Q4.Tropical storm rainfall is expected to...

Increase by 20%. Increase by 45%. Decrease by 20%.

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Q5.Since 1970, the number of category 4 and 5 storms has...

Decreased. Remained the same. Increased.

5/6

Q6.We are uncertain about the impact of climate change on tropical storms because...

We do not monitor or study tropical storms. We have not improved our understanding of tropical storms over time. Our previous data is less reliable so predictions could be inaccurate.

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