a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans

the immediate effects of a natural disaster

indirect impacts that arise after an event, they often happen because of the primary effects

action taken to address the impacts of a disaster

Example of a tropical storm

Geography

Global atmospheric circulation model, pressure belts and surface winds

Tropical storms – distribution, formation and development

Tropical storms – hazards and effects

Tropical storms – responses

Reducing risks from effects of tropical storms

Weather hazards in the UK

An example of a recent extreme weather event in the UK

Using GIS to map the track of a tropical storm

This unit teaches pupils about weather hazards at the global and national (UK) scales. Pupils learn about global atmospheric circulation before focusing on the formation, impacts and responses to tropical storms. Pupils also learn about extreme weather events in the UK.

Weather hazards

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

What was the name of the tropical storm that made landfall in the Philippines in December 2021?

Which of the following were hazards created by Typhoon Rai?

was the estimated overall economic impact

was the fundraising appeal the UN launched

disease spreading in temporary shelters set up

problems with food security due to loss of crops

government spending in loans and grants to small businesses

Which of these are primary effects of Typhoon Rai?

Who helped the Philippines with short-term responses?

emergency medical supplies, food and water

governments enforcing stricter building codes and land-use zoning

Which of these are long-term responses to Typhoon Rai?

What is the difference between a cyclone, a typhoon and a hurricane?

warm sea surface temperatures and high wind shear

cool sea surface temperatures and low wind shear

warm surface temperatures and low wind shear

What conditions are required for tropical storms to develop?

What is one effect of climate change on tropical storms?

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landslides due to saturated land following prolonged rain

spread of disease in emergency camps set up to house displaced people

deaths and injuries to people caused by flooding and flying debris

Which of these are primary effects (impacts)?

In which world region are the Philippines located?

Example of a tropical storm

Lesson outcome

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