Typhoon science 8
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- Q1What causes a typhoon?A low-pressure system over warm ocean waterA low-pressure system over cold ocean waterA high-pressure system over cold ocean waterA high-pressure system over warm ocean water30s
- Q2How are typhoons different from hurricanes?They are both tropical cyclones, but typhoons occur in the western Pacific Ocean while hurricanes occur in the Atlantic Ocean and eastern Pacific OceanTyphoons are caused by polar air masses while hurricanes are caused by tropical air massesTyphoons only occur in the northern hemisphere while hurricanes occur in both hemispheresTyphoons have stronger winds than hurricanes30s
- Q3What is the primary energy source for typhoons?Cold ocean waterWarm ocean waterSolar energyGeothermal energy30s
- Q4What is the eyewall of a typhoon?A calm area at the centerThe strongest part with the most windThe outermost region with rainfallA tornado within the typhoon30s
- Q5What is the difference between a typhoon and a tornado?A typhoon occurs in the Pacific Ocean, while a tornado occurs in the Atlantic OceanA typhoon is a large tropical cyclone that forms over warm ocean waters, while a tornado is a small, intense vortex that forms on land during severe thunderstormsA typhoon is weaker than a tornado in terms of wind speedA typhoon forms during winter, while a tornado forms during summer30s