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-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Why the Philippines is Prone to Typhoons?

• It located in the "ring of fire".

• It is located at the north pole.

• It is located just above the equator and is near Pacific Ocean.

• It has low number of trees.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

PAR is also known as_____.

• Philippine Are of Recognition

• Philippine After Rehabilitation

• Philippine Area of Restoration

• Philippine Area of Responsibility

____________ Changes from Day to Day

• Climate

• Weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The amount of water vapour in the air is known as______

• Rainfall

• Humidity

• Clouds

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Is a measure of heat. 

• Temperature
• Thermometer
• Heat
• All of them

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Device/Object that measures temperature. 

• Thermal energy
• Temperature
• Thermometer
• Heat

________is the instrument used to measure air pressure.

• barometer
• thermometer
• mercury
• watch