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Outline the global distribution of tropical storms.
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Storm Hazards (AQA A Level Geography): Exam Questions
Exam code: 7037
2 hours14 questions
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Outline the conditions needed for a tropical storm to form.
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Outline the hazards associated with tropical storms.
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Outline how the strength of a tropical storm is measured.
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Outline how tropical storms are predicted.
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Figure 10a shows the track of Hurricane Michael, and data related to the intensity and timescale of the event.
Figure 10b shows the track of Hurricane Michael between 9–12 October and the rainfall associated with the event.
Figure 10c shows the aftermath of the event at Mexico Beach in Florida, USA.
Figure 10a – the track of Hurricane Michael, and data related to the intensity and timescale of the event
Figure 10b – the track of Hurricane Michael between 9–12 October and the rainfall associated with the event
Figure 10c – the aftermath of the event at Mexico Beach in Florida, USA
Using Figures 10a, 10b, 10c and your own knowledge, assess the potential issues associated with managing this event.
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To what extent do you agree that the impact of volcanic activity can be mitigated against more effectively than tropical storms?
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With reference to one or more tropical storms that you have studied, assess the extent to which exogenous factors (relationships with other places) assisted with the response to the hazard created.
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Analyse the data in Figure 1, which shows trends in global tropical storm activity from 1990 to 2020.
Figure 1: Global tropical storm activity, 1990–2020
Decade | Total tropical storms (Categories 1–5) | Category 4–5 storms | Peak wind speed recorded (km/h) | Average sea surface temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1990–1999 | 82 | 18 | 250 | 27.2 |
2000–2009 | 91 | 24 | 295 | 27.8 |
2010–2019 | 98 | 31 | 315 | 28.3 |
2020 | 12 | 5 | 330 | 28.7 |
Source: World Meteorological Organization (WMO), 2021
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To what extent do you agree that changes to the carbon cycle are responsible for increasingly frequent and severe tropical storms?
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Figure 9 shows data related to the changing frequency of tropical storms between 1980 and 2018.
Interpret the data shown in Figure 9.
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'The impacts of tropical storms are determined more by human factors than by physical factors.'
To what extent do you agree?
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Assess the importance of prediction and preparation in reducing the impacts of tropical storms.
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'Climate change will be the most important factor affecting tropical storm hazards in the future.'
To what extent do you agree?
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