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Weather Disturbances

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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1.

 It refers to the disruption of the stable condition of the atmosphere.

a)

Flash floods

b)

Landslides

c)

Storm Surge

d)

Weather disturbance

2.

It is the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time.

a)

  Humidity

b)

Weather

c)

Temperature

d)

Wind

3.

What weather phenomenon formed when trade winds converged in tropics and rose to form rain (nimbus) clouds?

a)

Thunderstorm

b)

Inter Tropical Convergence Zone

c)

Low Pressure Area

d)

High Pressure Area

4.

During the Christmas season, we experience Northeast Monsoon which brings cold winds and rainy days. What other term do we call it?

           

a)

Hanging Habagat

b)

Hanging Amihan

c)

Thunderstorm

d)

Tropical Cyclone

5.

PAGASA is the government agency in the Philippines that updates us about our weather condition. What does PAGASA means?

a)

 Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical System Association

b)

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Atmospheric Services Administration

c)

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

d)

Philippine Astronomical, Geophysical and Atmospheric Services Administration

6.

Hurricane originated in the western hemisphere of the globe. If a weather disturbance originated in the eastern hemisphere, how is it called?

a)

Thunderstorm

b)

ITCZ

c)

Low Pressure Area

d)

Tropical Cyclone

7.

Mang Tanny reported that there is a low-pressure area near Metro Manila. What weather will you expect?

a)

Sunny

b)

Rainy

c)

Cloudy

d)

Windy

8.

Public storm warning signal number 3 is raised in Metro Manila. What does it mean?

a)

Cyclone is coming within the next 24 hours with a center wind of 61 – 120 kph.

b)

Cyclone is coming within the next 18 hours with a center wind of 121 – 170 kph.

c)

Cyclone is coming within the next 12 hours with a center wind of 171 – 220 kph.

d)

Cyclone is coming within the next 12 hours with a center wind of more than 220 kph.

9.

Which of the following is the best thing to do after a typhoon?

a)

Prepare an emergency kit.

b)

   Keep enough supply of water and rice.

c)

Evacuate immediately.

d)

  

Repair the damage to your house.

10.

You were at school then suddenly, a flash of lightning and thunder occurred. Rain poured heavily and lasted for almost 2 hours. What kind of weather disturbance did you experience?

a)

Tropical Cyclone

b)

Inter Tropical Convergence Zone

c)

Thunderstorm

d)

Monsoon Winds

11.

Which of the following things is NOT necessary to keep before the typhoon

season?

a)

flashlight and extra batteries

b)

first aid kits and essential medicines

c)

chocolates and candies

d)

potable water and canned goods

12.

What can we observe during a typhoon?

a)

Heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds.

b)

The sun is visible and the sky is clearer.

c)

The air is dry and cold since the warm air rises already.

d)

All of the above.

13.

A severe tropical storm is reported in the eastern part of the Philippines. How much wind does it have?

a)

45 – 61kph

b)

62 – 88 kph

c)

89 – 117 kph

d)

118 – 220 kph

14.

Why do we experience hot and dry winds that cause rainy days during summer?

a)

Because of Hanging Habagat.

b)

Because of the changing season.

c)

Because of Hanging Amihan.

d)

Because of easterlies.

15.

An area in the Philippines has been reported to have a high atmospheric pressure.  What kind of weather does it have?

a)

Sunny

b)

Cloudy

c)

Rainy

d)

Stormy