Typhoon Tracking Quiz

What agency oversees the tracking of the movement and strength of a typhoon once it enters PAR?

• Department of Environment and Natural Disaster (DENR)

• National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)

• Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)

• Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)

Which statement is INCORRECT about tracking the typhoon?

• It predicts the path as to where typhoon will take its course.

• It involves determining the position and strength of high-and-low pressure areas.

• It involves using a single weather instrument to predict its strength and movement.

• It involves predicting the movements of typhoon within 5 to 7 days, and in 6 to 12 hours whenever there is a storm.

Which is NOT a sign of an approaching typhoon?

• decreasing rainfall

• increasing cloudiness

• decreasing barometric pressure

• increasing wave height and frequency

What is the primary purpose of a typhoon tracking?

• To predict rainfall amounts

• To forecast wind speeds

• To estimate storm surge

• All of the above

How does tracking typhoons contribute to public safety?

• By providing early warnings and evacuation plans

• By organizing typhoon-themed educational programs

• By hosting community preparedness workshops

• By distributing free umbrellas to residents