Typhoon

What is the role of PAGASA in the Philippines?

• To maintain a nationwide monitoring and forecasting network

• To conduct research on the formation of typhoons

• To issue bulletins for tropical cyclones every 12 hours

• To provide daily weather forecasts through news and media

What is the lead time for a Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) number 4?

• 12 hours

• 18 hours

• 24 hours

• 36 hours

What is the purpose of color-coded rainfall advisories issued by PAGASA?

• To inform the public about the amount of rainfall a typhoon may bring

• To provide guidelines for evacuation responses

• To warn about the possibility of storm surges

• To predict the exact path of a typhoon

What is the lead time for a Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) number 2?

• 18 hours

• 12 hours

• 36 hours

• 24 hours

PAR stands for?

• Philippine Area of Restriction

• Philippine Autonomy and Responsibility

• Philippine Area of Responsibility

• Philippine Authority for Responsibility

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PAGASA stands for?

• Philippine Atmospheric, Geographical and Astronomical Services Administration

• Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

• Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astrological Services Administration

• Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Authority

Every year, the Philippines experiences at least how many typhoons?

• 18

• 20

• 25

• 23

Typhoon is locally known as ________________________

• baha

• ulan

• bagyo

• buhawi

This is the localized unusual increase of sea water level which can be brought by a tropical cyclone.

• storm surge

• high tide

• flooding

• tsunami

What government agency can be consulted about areas prone to landslides and typhoons?

• MGB

• PHIVOLCS

• DENR

• PAG-ASA