Hydro-Meteorological Hazards Quiz

What is the definition of a hazard?

• A type of oceanographic process

• A type of weather phenomenon

• A type of cloud formation

• A source that can cause harm or damage

What is the maximum wind speed range for a Tropical Storm?

• 35 kph to 63 kph

• 64 kph to 118 kph

• Exceeding 118 kph

• Less than 35 kph

How can a typhoon be identified?

• Light rainfall

• Decreased wind speed

• Low barometric pressure

• Increased ocean swell

What are flash floods characterized by?

• Continuous storms

• Rapidly rising water

• Clear water

• Distant thunders

What is a storm surge caused by?

• Low atmospheric pressure

• High pressure

• Strong winds

• Cumulonimbus dark skies

What weather condition produces lightning and thunder?

• Tornado

• Heavy rainfall

• Thunderstorm

• Sunny weather

What is El Niño characterized by?

• Change in temperature

• Cold air

• High pressure

• Gradual drying of land

What does climate change mitigation involve?

• Adapting to extreme temperatures

• Ignoring climate change

• Reducing emissions

• Increasing emissions

What is the counterpart to El Niño?

• La Niña

• Typhoon

• Tropical Storm

• Cyclone

What does climate change adaptation aim to do?

• Ignore climate change impacts

• Increase emissions

• Reduce emissions

• Adapt to extreme temperatures