GRADE 5 QUARTER 4 SUMMATIVE 2

Philippines experiences an average of 20 typhoons a year. What makes our country very vulnerable to typhoons and heavy rains?

• It has four seasons.

• It is a mountainous area.

• It occupies large land mass.

• It is surrounded by bodies of water.

Atmospheric condition comprises the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature, wind, clouds and precipitation. This atmospheric condition varies from time to time. What do you call the condition of the atmosphere at a short period of time?

• Climate

• Seasons

• Typhoons

• Weather

Weather disturbances is the factor that changes and affects the condition of the atmosphere or weather patterns. Surge is caused primarily by a storm’s wind pushing water onshore. What is the abnormal rising of water level resulting from a typhoon?

• High tide

• Storm surge

• Tornado

• Tsunami

There are different weather disturbances in our country which may pose danger to humans, plants and animal. What do you call a weather disturbance which brings heavy rains, floods and landslide?

• Storm surge

• Tornado

• Tsunami

• Typhoon

When classes in all levels and work in government offices are suspended, typhoon signal is raised to______.

• Signal No. 1

• Signal No. 2

• Signal No. 3

• Signal No. 4

Winds moving at speed of 121- 170 kph may be expected if the storm warning signal is No. 3. Which of the following is the impact of the wind particularly in the industrial and agricultural sectors?

• Light to moderate damage

• Moderate to heavy damage

• Heavy to very heavy damage

• Very heavy to widespread damage

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) keeps track of the cyclone that enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Why does it issue weather bulletins and storm signal warnings?

• To give people time to watch news report

• To give people time to have fun in an outing

• To give people time to go to grocery stores to buy basic needs

• To give people time to prepare the emergency kit and basic things for possible evacuation

You were about to go to school when the radio announced the suspension of classes. According to the news, a typhoon is about to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility and people are requested to stay at home. What are the precautionary measures that you should do before the typhoon hits your locality?

• Check soaked appliances.

• Buy clothes for the family.

• Listen or watch storm advisories.

• Secure all unimportant documents.

When the eye of the typhoon hits your place, you experience “lull” or a sudden improvement of weather with light winds and rains. What is the best thing to do if it occurs to your community?

• It is safe to go outside since the weather is already fine.

• It is now time to check the damage brought by typhoon.

• Go and check outside to confirm that you were on the eye of the typhoon.

• Never go outside and wait for confirmation that the storm has passed the area.

Flooding brings bacteria which can contaminate the tap water. What is the best thing to do ensure that the water you are drinking is safe?

• Filter the water using cloth.

• Buy gallons of water in grocery store.

• Never drink water as it is not safe to drink.

• Boil your drinking water even after the typhoon.