Weather Disturbances

What is typhoon?

• Heavy rains in the southern region.

• Fair weather that occurs in a long period of time.

• Short period of rain and thunderstorm during the day.

• Weather disturbance with strong winds and abundant rain.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following is NOT associated with typhoons?

• storm surge

• earthquake

• flash flood

• strong winds

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

PAGASA has just raised typhoon signal number two in Cavite and nearby

provinces. What does this mean? Winds____

• Winds up to 60 kph may be expected in the locality.

• Winds from 61 to 120 kph may be expected within the next 24 hours.

• Winds with a speed greater than 121-170 kph are expected in 12 hours.

• Winds with a speed of more than 220kph are expected in at least 18

  hours.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Your family lives on a low-lying area. The typhoon signal was raised and local

government officials warned of to the possibility of flooding. What is the best

thing to do in this kind of situation?

• Stay indoors and wait for the flood to subside.

• Evacuate to the nearest evacuation center even before flooding.

• Stay outdoors so that you will not be home in case flash flood happens.

• Prepare sumptuous food so you will not be hungry even there is a flood.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How can flooding due to typhoon be lessened or prevented?

• Cut down trees.

• Stay in high places.

• Bury our waste products.

• Plant trees to replace cut trees.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Strong winds brought by intense cyclones can push water in the sea causing big waves to hit the coastal areas. What is this called?

• landslides

• mudslides

• flash flood

• storm surge

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the best way to lessen the negative impact of typhoons?

• Listen to news updates about typhoons.

• Read about typhoons and how they form.

• Observe typhoons outdoors to take note of how it affects the community.

• Preparedness in all aspects is essential to prevent loss of lives and damage to properties.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

What happens to tropical cyclones when they make landfall?

• A. They lose strength.

• B. They increase strength.

• C. They maintain strength.

• D. The air rotates in a different direction.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following is the effect of very strong winds of public storm warning signal # 4 on the transportation system?

• A. Travels by air and sea are cancelled.

• B. Travel by sea is allowed but not on the air.

• C. Travel by air is allowed but not on the sea.

• D. It is safe to travel both by air and on the sea.

What do you call seasonal changes in the Philippines brought about by the unequal heating of land and water?

• ITCZ

• monsoons

• low pressure

• high pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6