Question 1

Which of the following correctly describes the Philippine Area of Responsibility?

Accepted Answer

D. Eastern boundary is much farther than the western.

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B. PAGASA does not monitor outside PAR.

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A. All LPA within the PAR are called bagyo.

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C. Western boundary is much farther than the eastern.

Question 2

Which government agency monitors weather disturbances?

Accepted Answer

D. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration

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C. Philippine Astronomic, Geophysical, and Atmospherical Services Administration

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A. Philippine Volcanology and Seismology

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B. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

Question 3

A weather forecaster reports that a typhoon will enter the PAR at 6:00AMtomorrow. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The typhoon will be closely monitored by PAGASA for possible landfall.

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The typhoon will become stronger at 6:00 AM tomorrow.

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It will reach landfall by 6:00AM tomorrow.

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The typhoon will become weaker at 6:00 AM tomorrow.

Question 4

Why is the Philippines prone to typhoons?

Accepted Answer

Sun always warms the water near the equator.

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We are located in the Ring of Fire.

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Most typhoons develop in the Indian Ocean.

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Typhoons move towards the northeast.

Question 5

If you live in the Philippines, where should you stay to avoid typhoons?

Accepted Answer

Mindanao, it is seldom affected by typhoons

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Visayas, it has a lot of mountain ranges.

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Visayas, it is at the middle.

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Luzon, it is not on the path of typhoons.

Question 6

What does a typhoon need to sustain or increase its intensity?

Accepted Answer

warm water

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warm land

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cold land

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cold water

Question 7

What will happen to the strength of the typhoon as it reaches land?

Accepted Answer

It will weaken due to the absence of warm water.

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It will be stronger due to the absence of warm water.

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It will move faster to reach the warm water.

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It will move slowly to cause more damage.

Question 8

How can forests filled with trees affect the strength of typhoons?

Accepted Answer

Forests increases friction encountered by typhoons, reducing its strength.

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Forests decreases friction encountered by typhoons, decreasing strength.

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Forests decreases friction encountered by typhoons, increasing streng

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Forests increases friction encountered by typhoons, increasing strength.

Question 9

When PAGASA raises Public Storm Waning Signal (PSWS) 2, which of the following can be expected?

Accepted Answer

Some old galvanized iron roofs maybe peeled off.

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The tropical cyclone may occur at least 12 hours from the release of the weather bulletin.

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The tropical cyclone may cause heavy damage to the community.

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Rice and corn crops will be safe.

Question 10

What should NOT be included in an emergency kit?

Accepted Answer

Electric wires

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Important documents

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Potable water

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Canned goods

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