Hurricanes

How do hurricanes form?
Hurricanes only form over really warm ocean water of 30°C or warmer. The atmosphere (the air) must cool off very quickly the higher you go. Also, the wind must be blowing in the same direction and at the same speed to force air upward from the ocean surface. Winds flow outward above the storm allowing the air below to rise. Hurricanes typically form between 5 to 15 degrees latitude north and south of the equator. The Coriolis Force is needed to create the spin in the hurricane and it becomes too weak near the equator, so hurricanes can never form there. 

Use the information above to draw a diagram that shows 5 things that a Hurricane needs to form.

Once you have shared your diagram with your teacher.  Have a go at playing this game.  
Wild Weather Adventure
You can play with up to 4 friends.