WorksheetsST 4.2 Typhoon
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Name (Last Name, Given Name, Middle Initial)
4 lines
2.
Section
a)
St. Anthony
b)
St. Augustine
c)
St. Francis of Assisi
d)
St. Ignatius
e)
St. Jerome
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1. Which of the following is another term commonly used for a typhoon?
a)
A. Cyclone
b)
B. Hail
c)
C. Hurricane
d)
D. Tornado
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2. It's a part of a typhoon where conditions are considered to have the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall.
a)
A. Eye
b)
B. Eyewall
c)
C. Inner Rainbands
d)
D. Outer Rainbands
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3. Which of the following best describes the eye of a tropical cyclone?
a)
A. A calm center area
b)
B. The outermost part of the storm
c)
C. Where cold air is sucked into the storm
d)
D. The most destructive part with the highest wind speeds
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4. What is the main reason typhoons generally move westward and northward in the Pacific?
a)
A. Gravity pulling the typhoon toward land
b)
B. Cold air pushing the typhoon from the poles
c)
C. Influence of the trade winds and Coriolis Effect
d)
D. The presence of islands directing the storm's path
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5. Coriolis effect is essential for cyclone formation. What is it caused by?
a)
A. Ocean currents
b)
B. Earth's rotation
c)
C. Earth's revolution
d)
D. The moon's gravitational pull
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6. This is the official national weather service and atmospheric sciences agency of the Philippines, responsible for providing flood and typhoon warnings.
a)
A. Philippine Agency for Geology and Atmospheric Science Authority
b)
B. Philippine Association for Geological and Astronomical Scientific Analysis
c)
C. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration
d)
D. Public Association for Geophysical and Astronomical Studies of the Atmosphere
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7. This refers to the area around the Philippines, in which weather conditions are being monitored.
a)
A. Pacific Area for Rainfall
b)
B. Pacific Atmospheric Region
c)
C. Philippine Archipelago Radar
d)
D. Philippine Area of Responsibility
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8. It is a band of low pressure around the Earth which generally lies near to the equator heading
a)
A. Intertidal Cyclone Zone
b)
B. Intertropical Convergence Zone
c)
C. International Tropical Climate Zone
d)
D. Intercontinental Temperature and Circulation Zone
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9. Where does typhoon normally develops?
a)
A. Polar ice caps
b)
B. Mountain ranges
c)
C. Warm ocean waters
d)
D. Cold continental landmasses
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10. Why does warm ocean water contribute to typhoon formation?
a)
A. It creates high pressure systems
b)
B. It causes cold air to descend rapidly
c)
C. It cools down the upper atmosphere
d)
D. It adds moisture and heat to the air, causing it to rise
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11. Which of the following conditions could NOT make the typhoon dissipate?
a)
A. When it landfalls
b)
B. When it moves to cooler water
c)
C. When it moves to warmer water
d)
D. When it encounters mountain ranges
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12. Which of the following is the primary measure to determine the intensity of a tropical cyclone?
a)
A. Wind speed
b)
B. The size of its eye
c)
C. The amount of rainfall
d)
D. The temperature of its core
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13. Which classification of tropical cyclone indicates the highest level of threat?
a)
A. Tropical Depression
b)
B. Tropical Storm
c)
C. Typhoon
d)
D. Super Typhoon
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14. Which of the following is NOT a cause to weaken a tropical cyclone?
a)
A. Move over land
b)
B. Travelling to cold regions
c)
C. Pass over a mountain range
d)
D. Encountering another typhoon
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15. What is the ideal temperature for the formation of tropical cyclone?
a)
A. 20°C
b)
B. 26.5°C
c)
C. 30°C
d)
D. 35°C
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16. What would most likely happen if a typhoon moves over a large landmass?
a)
A. It would remain unchanged in intensity.
b)
B. It would gain more moisture and intensify.
c)
C. It would change direction toward the equator.
d)
D. It would typically weaken due to loss of its energy source.
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17. What factor determines whether a tropical system is classified as a typhoon or hurricane?
a)
A. The strength of its winds
b)
B. The region where it forms
c)
C. Its direction of movement
d)
D. The amount of rainfall it produces
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18. If a region experienced an unusual cooling of sea surface temperatures, what would be the likely effect on typhoon formation?
a)
A. Typhoons would become less intense.
b)
B. Typhoons would become more frequent.
c)
C. The size of typhoon eyes would increase.
d)
D. Typhoon paths would become more unpredictable.
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19. Why is it essential to have multiple levels in a storm warning signal system?
a)
A. To align with international standards.
b)
B. To increase public anxiety and ensure compliance.
c)
C. To make the warnings more complicated and detailed.
d)
D. To specify the intensity and potential damage of an approaching typhoon.
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20. Which of the following is NOT a safe practice during a typhoon?
a)
A.Using electronic devices while charging
b)
B. Seeking shelter in a room with no windows
c)
C. Listening to the radio for weather updates
d)
D. Turning off the main power if water starts to enter the house
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21. The PAR lies within which longitudinal boundaries?
a)
A. 90°E to 140°E
b)
B. 100°E to 150°E
c)
C. 110°E to 160°E
d)
D. 120°E to 170°E
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22. What happened to Tropical Depression "Pepito" as it moved across the ocean?
a)
A. It stayed the same.
b)
B. It got stronger over time.
c)
C. It weakened before making landfall.
d)
D. It changed intensity, eventually becoming a typhoon.
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23. In what general direction did Typhoon "Pepito" move?
a)
A. North
b)
B. Westward and slightly north
c)
C. Eastward toward the Pacific Ocean
d)
D. South, then turned back toward land
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24. What does the change in symbols along the typhoon’s path indicate?
a)
A. The typhoon is disappearing.
b)
B. The typhoon is moving randomly.
c)
C. The typhoon is changing in intensity.
d)
D. The typhoon is unaffected by external factors.
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25. How can a typhoon tracking graph like this BEST help people prepare for a storm?
a)
A. It shows where the eye is.
b)
B. It shows how strong the typhoon is.
c)
C. It helps people see if they are in danger.
d)
D. It helps authorities warn people and plan evacuations.
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26. If you live along the predicted path of Typhoon "Pepito," what is the best action to take?
a)
A. Check the news for updates.
b)
B. Stay outside and watch the sky.
c)
C. Prepare emergency supplies and stay alert.
d)
D. Evacuate immediately once the typhoon enters the forecast area.
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27. Mountainous terrains can amplify a typhoon's strength and wind speeds.
(a)
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28. The eye of the typhoon, its center, is characterized by calm and clear weather.
(a)
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29. Storing potable water is a critical step in typhoon preparedness due to potential contamination of regular sources.
(a)
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30. Public storm warning signals issued by meteorological agencies are primarily based on expected rainfall.
(a)
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