deflection of winds and ocean currents caused by Earth's rotation

the change in wind speed and direction at different altitudes

the energy stored in water vapour when it evaporates, that is released when the vapour condenses back into liquid water

long-term changes in Earth's climate, mainly caused by human activities which increase greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

Tropical storms – distribution, formation and development

Geography

Global atmospheric circulation model, pressure belts and surface winds

Tropical storms – hazards and effects

Tropical storms – responses

Reducing risks from effects of tropical storms

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

between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn

What is the required sea surface temperature for tropical storms to form?

The Coriolis effect causes tropical storms to ...

highest wind speeds and most severe weather

calm and clear weather with low wind speeds

What are the conditions in the eye of a tropical storm? 

In what ways is climate change affecting tropical storms?

What is the process by which water turns into vapour?

it describes the damage an event can cause

What term describes the movement of air from high to low pressure, often causing weather changes?

Cloudless skies, dry conditions and stable weather is expected of what type of air pressure?

it has no significant impact on weather patterns

it is the coldest part of Earth, influencing global weather patterns

it is the warmest part of Earth, influencing global weather patterns

What is significant about the equator in terms of global weather patterns?

What term describes where the two Hadley cells meet at the equator?

Exit Quiz

Where are tropical storms usually found?