Name: ____________________________________________________

Grade: 9

Date: June 23, 2020

Topic: Caribbean Weather Systems

Sub-Topic: Tropical Wave

RESEARCH
Read the items carefully then answer the questions on the lines provided.

1. Define the concept tropical wave. ( 3 marks)

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2. Describe the weather conditions associated with tropical waves. (6 marks)

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3. Outline what the weather condition is like BEFORE a tropical wave. (5 marks)
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4. Insert in the box below the symbol that represents a tropical wave. (2 marks)

5. Explain how a tropical wave can be developed into a hurricane. (4 marks)

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