Typhoons

Which of the following are the other ways to call typhoons in different places around the world?

• Tropical cyclones

• Hurricanes

• Willy-willies

• Gusts

At which temperature or above is favourable for typhoons' formation?

• 6°C

• 16°C

• 26°C

• 12°C

A typhoon consists of...

• an eye

• eye walls

• rain bands

• fogs

Which of the following secondary hazards may be led due to typhoons?

• Flooding

• Drought

• Sandstorms

• Storm surges

Which of the following descriptions about typhoons are correct?

• They are usually formed during summer in East Asia.

• The energy of typhoons is derived from the evaporation of ocean water.

• They have a high-pressure center.

• They can be seen both in Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Which of the following are preventive measures of typhoons?

• Monitoring and Forecasting

• Emergency Relief

• Setting up Emergency Response Plans

• Education

• Cleaning up affected areas

Which of the following are involved in the monitoring and forecasting of typhoons in Hong Kong?

• the HK observatory

• Satellites

• Radars

• Rescue teams

Which one is the highest typhoon signal in Hong Kong?

• 8

• 9

• 10

• 12