Examples of preparation and responses to tropical cyclones
I can explain how the effects of tropical cyclones depend on a country's ability to prepare and respond.
- Year 10
- Edexcel B
Examples of preparation and responses to tropical cyclones
I can explain how the effects of tropical cyclones depend on a country's ability to prepare and respond.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The impacts of tropical cyclones depends on a country's ability to prepare and respond to them.
- Japan's methods of preparation and response as a highly developed country.
- Bangladesh's methods of preparation and response as a developing country.
Keywords
Response - efforts made to manage and mitigate the effects of a tropical cyclone after it occurs
Infrastructure - basic physical systems and structures needed for the operation of a society, such as roads and bridges
Preparation - actions taken to ready an area or community for an incoming tropical cyclone
Common misconception
All countries prepare and respond to tropical cyclones in the same way.
The level of development, amount of governmental planning as well as a country's location and experience of tropical cyclones, will affect how they prepare for and respond to them.
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.The Tropic of is 23.5 degrees north of the Equator.
Q2.Ocean temperatures in the tropics are generally ...
Q3.What is a tropical cyclone?
Q4.Tropical cyclones have different names depending on where they occur, match them below.
Q5.Which factor increases a region's vulnerability to cyclones?
Q6.What is a key feature of natural disasters?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the lesson's key words to their definitions.
Q2.Why do different countries respond differently to tropical cyclones?
