Tropical storms
AQA GCSE Geography revision on Tropical storms. Aligned to the AQA GCSE Geography 8035 specification. This bank has 10 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 10)
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Question 1
What is the minimum sea surface temperature required for a tropical storm to form?
- A) 20 degrees Celsius
- B) 27 degrees Celsius
- C) 35 degrees Celsius
- D) 40 degrees Celsius
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Answer: 27 degrees Celsius
Tropical storms need a sea surface temperature of at least 27 degrees Celsius to provide enough heat and moisture. This warm water evaporates rapidly, creating rising air currents that fuel the storm system.
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Question 2
Which term describes the calm, central part of a tropical storm?
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Answer: Eye
The eye is a small area of low pressure at the very centre of the storm. In this zone, air descends, leading to clear skies, light winds, and a lack of precipitation.
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Question 3
In which direction do tropical storms rotate in the Northern Hemisphere due to the Coriolis effect?
- A) Clockwise
- B) Anti-clockwise
- C) North to South
- D) East to West
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Answer: Anti-clockwise
Due to the Coriolis effect, caused by the Earth spinning on its axis, air is deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere. This creates an anti-clockwise rotation pattern for tropical cyclones.
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