Typhoon Formation – Multiple Choice Quiz (10 Items)

What does PAR stand for?

• Philippine Atmospheric Region

• Philippine Area of Responsibility

• Philippine Alert Region

• Pacific Area Region

Where is the ITCZ usually located?

• Near the equator

• Near the poles

• At mid-latitudes

• Over deserts

Which factor is most responsible for typhoon formation?

• Cold ocean currents

• Warm ocean waters

• High mountains

• Strong sunlight

What does LPA mean?

• Low-Pressure Area

• Local Pressure Alert

• Light Pressure Area

• Large Pressure Axis

How is the weather in the eye of a typhoon described?

    

• calm

• violent and windy

• intense

• sunny

Which stage happens because of warm oceans?

• Formation of the eye

• Evaporation and rising of warm moist air

• Arrival in PAR

• Formation of spiral rainbands

Which of the following is NOT a part of a tropical cyclone?

• Eye

• Eyewall

• Spiral rainbands

• ITCZ

Why do typhoons usually enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR)?

• Because of high mountains

• Because it is located along the path of warm oceans and ITCZ

• Because of cold ocean currents

• Because of deserts nearby

Which of the following is an example of a preparedness action during typhoon season?

• Ignoring weather updates

• Securing loose items and preparing an emergency kit

• Going to low-lying areas

• Stopping rainfall

How does a low-pressure area (LPA) contribute to typhoon formation?

• It brings calm weather

• Warm air rises, causing clouds and storms

• It prevents wind from forming

• It cools down the ocean