Understanding Typhoons Quiz

During a geography project, Olivia learned that typhoons primarily form in certain natural environments. Where do typhoons primarily form?

• Rivers

• Oceans

• Deserts

• Lakes

During a geography class, Evelyn learned about different weather phenomena. Her teacher explained that a tropical cyclone is a powerful storm system. What is the other term for a tropical cyclone?

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Typhoon

• Tsunami

What is the wind speed of a super typhoon?

• More than 220 kph

• 118 to 220 kph

• 62 to 88 kph

• Up to 61 kph

Which agency is responsible for monitoring typhoons in the Philippines?

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

• National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)

• Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)

• Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

While studying weather patterns, Scarlett learned about a specific zone where trade winds from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres converge. What does ITCZ stand for?

• Intertropical Converging Zone

• Intratropical Converging Zone

• Intratropical Convergence Zone

• Intertropical Convergence Zone

What is the impact of a Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) 3?

• No damage

• Light to moderate damage

• Moderate to heavy damage

• Heavy to very heavy damage

What is the condition within the eye of a typhoon?

• Violent

• Sunny

• Intense

• Calm

What causes a tropical cyclone to spin?

• Gravitational pull of the sun

• Rotation of the earth

• Gravitational pull of the moon

• Revolution of the earth

What is a storm surge?

• A destructive wave from an underwater earthquake

• An abnormal rise of sea water due to a tropical cyclone

• Rising of the sea level due to wind friction

• A rise in sea level due to global warming

Which item should NOT be included in an emergency kit?

• Cellphone

• Transistor radio

• Pocketknife

• Beauty product