Examples of preparation and responses to tropical cyclones
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how the effects of tropical cyclones depend on a country's ability to prepare and respond.
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.
Teacher tip
Looking at data about the level of development and ways of life in Japan and Bangladesh, together with examples of the impacts of recent tropical cyclones in each country, will help to set the scene for this lesson.
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.
hurricanes
cyclones
typhoons
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.
efforts made to manage and mitigate effects of a tropical cyclone
basic physical systems and structures, such as roads and bridges
actions taken before an incoming tropical cyclone
Q2.Why do different countries respond differently to tropical cyclones?
governments with disaster agencies can coordinate better responses
countries with a history of cyclones have experience and education
wealthier countries can afford better technology and infrastructure
some countries experience more tropical cyclones and are more prepared
Q3.Japan mitigate the impact of typhoons through good ...
Q4.Bangladesh mitigates the impact of cyclones through ...
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