Typhoon

What is the "eye" of a typhoon?

• The strongest part of the storm

• A calm area at the center

• The outermost layer of the storm

• The heaviest rain area

How do typhoons typically form?

• From a high-pressure area

• From a low-pressure area

• From cold air masses

• From dry air conditions

What effect do landmasses have on tropical cyclones?

• They increase the cyclone's intensity

• They have no effect on cyclones

• They diminish the cyclone's intensity

• They accelerate the cyclone's movement

What are rainbands in a typhoon?

• The calm center of the storm

• Curved bands of clouds and thunderstorms

• The strongest winds of the storm

• The outermost layer of the storm

What is the function of the eyewall in a typhoon?

• It calms the storm

• It contains the heaviest rains and strongest winds

• It is the start of the typhoon formation

• It dissipates the storm

Which agency is responsible for providing typhoon information in the Philippines?

• NASA

• PAGASA

• NOAA

• NSO

What is the primary source of energy for a tropical cyclone?

• Cold air from the poles

• Warm, moist air from the ocean

• Dry air from deserts

• Land heat from the sun

How does the Earth's spin affect a tropical storm?

• It prevents the storm from forming

• It causes the storm to spin

• It dissipates the storm

• It stops the storm

What happens to a tropical cyclone when it moves over mountains?

• It gains energy

• It loses moisture and weakens

• It speeds up

• It remains unchanged

What is expected wind speed for a super typhoon?

• More than 185 KPH

• 100-185 KPH

• 60-100 KPH

• 30-60 KPH