Tropical Storms A GCSE Revision Quiz on Tropical Storms made by Megan Grobler, Gordon's School. Mystera published on April 30, 2013 Stacked 1/6 What is it about Tropical Storms that causes so many casualties? Type answer. Hint: 15 characters 2/6 What are the strongest tropical storms called? Tornadoes and Tycoons Greater Storms and Tornadoes Hurricanes and Typhoons 3/6 Which two of these hurricanes were two of the deadliest Tropical Storms ever recorded? Hint: 2 choices Hurricane Lucas Hurricane Sandy Hurricane Becky Hurricane Dylan Hurricane Katrina 4/6 Why do LEDCs suffer from Tropical Storms moreso than MEDCs? They don't have the time to prepare for any natural hazards, unlike the more economically developed countries. They have a low amount of people in their population, and so aren't as worried as they would be if they had more. They can't afford to pay prevention costs and repair damages after it hits, as they are a less economically developed country. They refuse to ask for help from MEDCs because they don't like being in debt to other countries as they are already poor enough. 5/6 How are cyclones ranked? Type answer. Hint: 20 characters 6/6 What are the primary effects of Tropical Storms? Hint: 4 choices Buildings collapse. Fires from broken gas pipes. Disease from contaminated water. Roads destroyed. Bridges collapse Electricity shortage
