Movement of Typhoons in the Philippine Area of Responsibility
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- Q1
Which of the following correctly describes the Philippine Area of Responsibility?
D. Eastern boundary is much farther than the western.
B. PAGASA does not monitor outside PAR.
A. All LPA within the PAR are called bagyo.
C. Western boundary is much farther than the eastern.
15s - Q2
Which government agency monitors weather disturbances?
C. Philippine Astronomic, Geophysical, and Atmospherical Services Administration
D. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration
A. Philippine Volcanology and Seismology
B. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
15s - Q3
A weather forecaster reports that a typhoon will enter the PAR at 6:00AMtomorrow. What does this mean?
The typhoon will become stronger at 6:00 AM tomorrow.
It will reach landfall by 6:00AM tomorrow.
The typhoon will become weaker at 6:00 AM tomorrow.
The typhoon will be closely monitored by PAGASA for possible landfall.
15s - Q4
Why is the Philippines prone to typhoons?
Sun always warms the water near the equator.
We are located in the Ring of Fire.
Most typhoons develop in the Indian Ocean.
Typhoons move towards the northeast.
15s - Q5
If you live in the Philippines, where should you stay to avoid typhoons?
Mindanao, it is seldom affected by typhoons
Visayas, it has a lot of mountain ranges.
Visayas, it is at the middle.
Luzon, it is not on the path of typhoons.
15s - Q6
What does a typhoon need to sustain or increase its intensity?
warm water
warm land
cold land
cold water
15s - Q7
What will happen to the strength of the typhoon as it reaches land?
It will be stronger due to the absence of warm water.
It will weaken due to the absence of warm water.
It will move faster to reach the warm water.
It will move slowly to cause more damage.
15s - Q8
How can forests filled with trees affect the strength of typhoons?
Forests decreases friction encountered by typhoons, decreasing strength.
Forests decreases friction encountered by typhoons, increasing streng
Forests increases friction encountered by typhoons, reducing its strength.
Forests increases friction encountered by typhoons, increasing strength.
15s - Q9
When PAGASA raises Public Storm Waning Signal (PSWS) 2, which of the following can be expected?
The tropical cyclone may occur at least 12 hours from the release of the weather bulletin.
Some old galvanized iron roofs maybe peeled off.
The tropical cyclone may cause heavy damage to the community.
Rice and corn crops will be safe.
15s - Q10
What should NOT be included in an emergency kit?
Important documents
Potable water
Electric wires
Canned goods
15s