Question 1

What is the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)?

Accepted Answer

A low-pressure belt encircling the equator where trade winds converge

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A region where cold and warm air masses meet, causing thunderstorms

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An area where typhoons typically dissipate

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A high-pressure belt near the poles

Question 2

What is the primary function of PAGASA?

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To study and predict the weather, and provide advisories

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To forecast ocean currents

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To predict earthquakes

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To monitor volcanic activity

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a type of weather disturbance mentioned?

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Blizzard

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Thunderstorm

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Tropical Cyclone

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Tornado

Question 4

What are the conditions needed for typhoons to form?

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Warm ocean water (above 26°C), light upper-level winds, and warm, moist air

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Cold ocean water, strong upper-level winds, and dry air

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Rapid temperature changes and minimal cloud cover

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Low humidity, high-pressure systems, and cool temperatures

Question 5

Which part of a typhoon is described as the most dangerous, with the strongest winds and heaviest rain?

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Eyewall

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Center

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Rainband

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Eye

Question 6

According to the classification, what is the wind speed range for a Typhoon?

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118 to 184 km/h

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89 to 117 km/h

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60 km/h or less

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62 to 88 km/h

Question 7

What is the Southwest Monsoon also known as?

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Habagat

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Easterly Waves

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Amihan

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ITCZ

Question 8

What does the acronym RADAR stand for?

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Radio Detection and Ranging

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Radio Atmospheric Detection and Ranging

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Regional Atmospheric Data Analysis

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Remote Area Detection and Ranging

Question 9

Which signal indicates "Very Dangerous!" conditions with winds between 118-184 km/h?

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Signal #4

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Signal #3

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Signal #1

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Signal #2

Question 10

What is a "tropical wave" characterized by?

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Moving air disturbances that travel from east to west in the tropics

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A calm, quiet center with no rain

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Seasonal winds bringing heavy rains

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A stationary low-pressure system

Question 11

Forms in Northwest or Western Pacific

Accepted Answer

Typhoon

Question 12

Forms in Atlantic or Eastern Pacific Ocean

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Hurricane

Question 13

Forms over the Indian Ocean

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Cyclone

Question 14

What is the meaning of WMO?

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World, Meteorological, Organization

Question 15

What is the meaning of PAGASA?

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Philippine, Atmospheric, Geophysical, and, Astronomical, Services, Administration

Question 16

What is the meaning of RADAR?

Accepted Answer

Radio, Detection, and, Ranging

Question 17

What is the meaning of ITCZ?

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Inter-, Tropical, Convergence, Zone

Question 18

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is responsible for naming hurricanes and typhoons.

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true

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false

Question 19

Tropical cyclones are also known as hurricanes or typhoons depending on where they form.

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true

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false

Question 20

The "Eye" of a typhoon is the part with the strongest winds.

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false

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true

Question 21

PAGASA is a private organization that provides weather updates in the Philippines.

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false

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true

Question 22

A "Super Typhoon" has wind speeds of more than 185 km/h.

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true

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false

Question 23

Monsoons are sudden, short-lived storms.

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false

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true

Question 24

Monsoons are sudden, short-lived storms.

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true

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false

Question 25

Signal #5 for tropical cyclones means conditions are "Very Dangerous!" and mandatory evacuation is required.

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true

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false

Question 26

Thunderstorms are characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, lightning, and thunder.

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true

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false

Question 27

The Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) brings warm and wet conditions to the Philippines.

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false

Answer

true

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