Science Effects of Weather Disturbance

1. This is generally characterized by a sudden change in the steady condition of the atmosphere that is experienced in a given place.

• A. climate

• B. climate disturbance

• C. weather

• D. weather disturbance

2. It is characterized by sudden occurrences of rain accompanied by vivid flashes of lightning and bursts of thunder.

• A. monsoon

• B. storm surge

• C. thunderstorm

• D. tropical cyclone

3. It is the region in the equator where the trade winds of the northern hemisphere

meet the southern hemisphere trade winds. It is characterized as __________.

• A. inter-tropical convergence zone

• B. monsoon

• C. thunderstorm

• D. tropical cyclone

4. It is a weather disturbance that refers to a big whirling circle of a strong wind and rain.

• A. inter-tropical convergence zone

• B. monsoon

• C. thunderstorm

• D. tropical cyclone

5. It is the name of tropical cyclone that occurs over the Pacific Ocean.

• A. cyclone

• B. hurricane

• C. typhoon

• D. willy-willy

_______6. Report damage water pipes and electrical posts to your local authorities is a

precautionary measure shall be done after the typhoon.

• TRUE

• FALSE

_______7. Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and

above the predicted astronomical tide.

• TRUE

• FALSE

_______8. Typhoon cannot cause hazards to people and damage to the environment.

• TRUE

• FALSE

_______9. Strong winds and heavy rains soften soil, causing landslides and mudflows.

• TRUE

• FALSE

_______10. Flash floods are usually caused by clogged drainages due to improper

garbage disposal.

• TRUE

• FALSE