11.1 Introduction1. What is extreme weather? What are some

examples of extreme weather? (name five)

2. What is a natural disaster?

11.2 The Geographic Setting

3. What did Europeans do when they claimed the islands as colonies? What happened to the native population?

4. What two industries does the Caribbean economy depend on? Give some examples of their cash crops?.

TCI Chapter 11: Dealing with Extreme Weather Reading Guide

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Directions: As you read the chapter, complete the questions below. Your answers should be thorough and in complete sentences.

11.4 Extreme Weather: A Hurricane is BornWrite a summary of how a hurricane is formed. Include these terms in your summary: Africa,

Atlantic Ocean, warm and moist air, thunderstorms, tropical disturbance, Coriolis effect, tropical cyclone. Be sure to underline each term.

11.5 Inside a Monster Storm

Draw a simple diagram of the inside of a hurricane. Include and label these parts: eye, eye

wall, rainbands.

11.6 Tracking and Preparing for a HurricaneWrite a summary of how people track and prepare for a hurricane.

Include these terms in your summary: meteorologist, hurricane watch, hurricane warning, Saffir-Simpson scale. Be sure to underline each

term.

11.8 Cleaning Up After a Natural DisasterWrite a summary of what happens after a hurricane. Include these terms in your summary: rebuilding, relief agencies, cleaning up,

Caribbean. Be sure to underline each term.

11.7 Landfall: A Natural Disaster BeginsWrite a summary of what happens when a hurricane makes landfall Include these terms in your summary:

wind, rain, storm surge, Caribbean. Be sure to underline each term.

Mastering the ContentDirections: Circle the letter of the best answer to the question.

1. Hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards are all examples of

A. heat transfer.B. climate zones.C. tropical storms.D. extreme weather.

2. What is the scientific study of climate and weather called?

A. geologyB. MeteorologyC. Human geographyD. physical geography

3. Which of these is most likely to cause a natural disaster?

A. a tropical cycloneB. an El Nino eventC. a prevailing windD. the Coriolis effect

4. Which of these is the best definition of an El Nino?

A. a natural disasterB. a tropical cycloneC. a warm ocean currentD. a strong prevailing wind

5. What causes the Coriolis effect?A. the rotation of EarthB. warm ocean temperatures C. the tilt of Earth on its axis

D. Extreme weather conditions

6. What is the best title for Part 4 of this diagram?

A. Tropical CycloneB. Tropical DownpourC. Tropical DepressionD. Tropical Thunderstorm

7. Which aspect of a hurricane creates the most damage once the storm reaches land?

A. high windsB. storm surgeC. heavy rainfallD. lightning strikes

8. What happens when a hurricane moves over a large landmass?

A. It stops raining.B. It grows in size.C. It loses strength.D. It picks up speed.