Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 3: Tropical Storms

Tropical Storms

1
Large, rotating, low-pressure storms are called __________.
A)tornadoes
B)hail storms
C)storm surge
D)tropical cyclones

2
What is the calm center of a hurricane called?
A)funnel cloud
B)downburst
C)eyewall
D)eye

3
What are tropical cyclones that form in the Pacific Ocean called?
A)funnel clouds
B)downdrafts
C)tornadoes
D)typhoons

4
What causes the air of a tropical storm to rotate?
A)the Coriolis effect
B)supercells
C)funnel clouds
D)strong downbursts

5
If a hurricane would form in the area shown by this map, which state would face the greatest damage?
A)Maine (ME)
B)Pennsylvania (PA)
C)Kentucky (KY)
D)Florida (FL)

6
Where do the disturbances that cause tropical storms originate?
A)the Pacific Ocean only
B)near the Gulf Stream
C)tornado alley
D)the ITCZ or from tropical waves
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