Example of a tropical storm
I can explain the location of Typhoon Rai and understand the effects and responses to it.
- Year 10
- AQA
Example of a tropical storm
I can explain the location of Typhoon Rai and understand the effects and responses to it.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Location and track of Typhoon Rai.
- Typhoon Rai had primary and secondary effects.
- There were immediate and long-term responses to Typhoon Rai.
Keywords
Typhoon - a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans
Primary effects - the immediate effects of a natural disaster
Secondary effects - indirect impacts that arise after an event, they often happen because of the primary effects
Response - action taken to address the impacts of a disaster
Common misconception
Tropical storms only affect people during and immediately after they make landfall.
Due to improved monitioring and prediction, people may evacuate high-risk areas before a storm hits, and the effects of the storm can last for months afterwards as people repair and recover their homes, environments and livelihoods.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the difference between a cyclone, a typhoon and a hurricane?
Q2.What conditions are required for tropical storms to develop?
Q3.What is one effect of climate change on tropical storms?
Q4.Oxfam, UNICEF, the Red Cross and Red Crescent are all examples of that can offer support to a country as a neutral body.
Q5.Which of these are primary effects (impacts)?
Q6.In which world region are the Philippines located?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What was the name of the tropical storm that made landfall in the Philippines in December 2021?
Q2.Which of the following were hazards created by Typhoon Rai?
Q3.Match the data to the correct effect.
