Cyclones

Cyclones

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This task is about cyclones and the damage they can cause.

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Source: NASA
Over the last few years a number of cyclones have formed in the Pacific and then headed south towards New Zealand.

What two major weather features are linked to cyclones?
Give three examples of the damage cyclones can cause:
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4
Curriculum info: 
Description of task: 
Students are required to identify two major weather features linked to cyclones and three examples of damage they can cause.
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Y8 (12/1997)

a) i)
ii)
Strong winds.
Heavy rain.
2 correct – moderate

1 correct – easy

b)   Any 3 of:

•   wind damage to houses
•   wind damage to power supplies
•   stock losses
•   erosion
•   flood damage to houses
•   flood damage to roads
•   damage to moored yachts
•   silting of land
•   fallen trees
•   debris on roads
•   loss of life
•   any other suitable answer

3 correct – difficult

2 correct – moderate

1 correct – very easy