Take this Quiz: GCSE Geography: Weather Hazards and Tropical Storms | Zestly

Question 1

Which of the following describes the movement of air in a Hadley cell?

Accepted Answer

Air rises at the equator and sinks at approximately 30 degrees north and south.

Question 2

Which conditions are essential for the initial formation of a tropical storm?

Accepted Answer

Ocean water temperatures consistently above 27°C.

Question 3

What is the primary characteristic of the 'eye' of a tropical storm?

Accepted Answer

A central zone of descending air and relatively calm conditions.

Question 4

Which of the following are considered primary effects of a tropical storm?

Answer

Destruction of buildings by high-speed winds.

Answer

Outbreaks of waterborne diseases due to contaminated supplies.

Answer

Long-term economic decline of the affected region.

Answer

Flooding of coastal areas caused by storm surges.

Question 5

How does the Ferrel cell differ from the Hadley and Polar cells?

Answer

It is the only cell driven by solar radiation.

Answer

It is a secondary circulation cell driven by the movement of the other two cells.

Answer

It is located exclusively over the ocean.

Answer

It is characterized by permanent high pressure at the surface.