Tropical Storms 3.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? GeographyWeather and climateClimate changeNatural hazardsGCSEOCR Created by: Ross35Created on: 26-05-15 11:35 What three names can be given to a tropical storm? Hurricane, Cyclone and Typhoon 1 of 10 What temperatures are required for a tropical storm to form? 27°C or higher 2 of 10 How long do tropical storms usually last? 1-2 weeks 3 of 10 What is the centre of a tropical storm called? The Eye 4 of 10 Where do tropical storms recieve energy from? warm water / seawater 5 of 10 In what area of the planet do most tropical storms form? Equator 6 of 10 What is the eye of a tropical storm surrounded by? The Eyewall 7 of 10 As you go further from the eye of a tropical storm does the wind speed increase or decrease? Decrease 8 of 10 What was the name of the tropical storm that hit Burma in 2008? Cyclone Nargis 9 of 10 What was the name of the tropical storm that hit the USA in 2005? Hurricane Katrina 10 of 10
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