1.1. The Saffir-Simpson Scale measures the magnitude of tropical cyclones.

Identify one source of data used to calculate the Saffir-Simpson Scale of a tropical cyclone.

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1.2. Study Figure 3.

Figure 3

Actual and predicted path of Hurricane Matthew (Oct 2016) and data for selected countries

i)

Haiti appears to be very vulnerable to the impacts of Hurricane Matthew. Using Figure 3, suggest two reasons why.

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ii)

Figure 3 includes a GIS cyclone track map. Explain two ways maps such as these can help countries to prepare for tropical cyclones.

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1.3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods of response to a tropical cyclone in a named developed country.

Named developed country ............................................................