Cyclones - Formations and Processes
Cyclones need oceans warmer than this temperature to form.
What is 26.5 degrees celcius?
This dangerous wall of water pushed onto land causes most cyclone deaths.
What is storm surge?
Bushfires are more likely when the weather is hot, dry, and…
What is windy?
The capital of Japan.
What is Tokyo?
A country with high life expectancy, high education, and high income would have a high score on this index.
What is HDI (Human Development Index)?
This force makes cyclones rotate.
What is the coriolos force?
Heavy rain from cyclones often causes this inland hazard.
What is flooding?
Bushfires burn faster going this direction on a slope.
What is uphill?
This European city is the capital of France.
What is France
This economic measure calculates the total value of goods and services produced by a country.
What is GDP?
This part of a cyclone is calm and clear.
What is the eye?
People living near the ocean in these areas are especially vulnerable.
What are low lying coastal areas?
Dry leaves, branches, and grass that help a fire spread are known as…
What is fuel?
The largest desert in the world.
What is Antarctica?
Countries with low GDP per capita and low HDI are often called this.
What are developing countries?
When water vapour turns into liquid and releases heat, this process occurs.
What is condensation?
Cyclones can increase salt levels in soil and kill vegetation. This is called…
What is salinity / environmental damage?
This Australian region — including NSW and Victoria — is known for major bushfires.
What is SE Australia?
Ottawa is the capital of this North American country.
What is Canada?
Countries with high HDI per capita and high GDP per capita are often called this.
What are developed countries?
Rising air and a drop in atmospheric pressure creates this system that starts cyclone formation.
What is a low-pressure system?
This risk factor increases cyclone damage when homes are not built to required wind‑resistance standards.
What are poor building standards?
Smoke, wildlife loss, and property damage are all examples of these bushfire effects.
What are impacts?
This capital city, located on the Nile River, is the largest in Africa.
What is Cairo?
This Asian country has one of the world’s largest GDPs, driven by manufacturing and exports.
What is China?
Would also accept India.