use of technology to predict the likelihood of a tropical storm, including its path, intensity and speed

person who studies the causes of weather conditions using information from land, sea and the atmosphere, and creates forecasts

the continuous observation and recording of atmospheric conditions to detect changes

taking actions to reduce the effects of a tropical storm

Reducing risks from effects of tropical storms

Geography

Global atmospheric circulation model, pressure belts and surface winds

Tropical storms – distribution, formation and development

Tropical storms – hazards and effects

Tropical storms – responses

Example of a tropical storm

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

What do meteorologists use to forecast tropical storms?

What features of a building would help it withstand the impacts of a tropical storm?

the continuous observation and recording of atmospheric conditions to 

use of technology to predict the likelihood of a tropical storm

Match the keywords to their correct definition.

sea surface temperatures of 27 degrees centigrade

Which of these are conditions required for a tropical storm to form?

What are tropical storms called in different areas of the world? Match the name to the correct region.

What scale is used to measure the intensity of a tropical storm?

Financial support provided by the government

Food, water and medical care provided immediately

Which of these is emergency aid provided after a tropical storm?

Which of these is a natural way to protect the coastline from storm surges?

Long term responses aim to __________ future damage, by making communities more resilient. 

Starter Quiz

Which of these are conditions required for a tropical storm to form?