Tropical cyclones

Figure 6b is a map showing the track of Cyclone Idai across the Mozambique Channel in the South Indian Ocean between 9 and 15 March 2019.

Map showing the storm track of Cyclone Idai in the Mozambique Channel from 9 to 15 March 2019.

A scale bar at the bottom indicates that 1 cm on the map represents 126 km. The total measured length of the storm track on this map is 19.4 cm.

Calculate the total distance travelled by Cyclone Idai between 9 and 15 March 2019.

Answer to one decimal place.

You must show your working in the space below.

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Figure 6b is a map showing the track of Cyclone Idai across the Mozambique Channel in the South Indian Ocean between 9 and 15 March 2019.

Map showing the storm track of Cyclone Idai in the Mozambique Channel from 9 to 15 March 2019.

A scale bar at the bottom indicates that 1 cm on the map represents 126 km. The total measured length of the storm track on this map is 19.4 cm.

Calculate the total distance travelled by Cyclone Idai between 9 and 15 March 2019.

Answer to one decimal place.

You must show your working in the space below.

[2]

Tropical cyclones Questions