Weather Hazards

Explain how the global atmospheric circulation model determines patterns of weather and climate.
Describe the global distribution of tropical storms.
Explain the relationship between tropical storms and general atmospheric circulation.
Analyze the causes, formation sequence, and development of tropical storms.
Describe the structure and features of a tropical storm.
Evaluate how climate change might affect the distribution, frequency, and intensity of tropical storms.
Analyze the primary and secondary effects of tropical storms on people and the environment.
Evaluate immediate and long-term responses to tropical storms using a named example.
Explain how monitoring, prediction, protection, and planning can reduce the effects of tropical storms.
Overview the types of weather hazards experienced in the UK.
Analyze a recent extreme weather event in the UK to illustrate causes, social, economic, and environmental impacts, and management strategies.
Assess evidence that weather is becoming more extreme in the UK.

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