Weather Disturbances

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following should be done before a strong typhoon come?

Boil drinking water to make sure it is safe.

Stay away from low-lying areas that may be swept by floods.

Protect oneself from the outbreak of communicable diseases.

Put on thick clothing to prevent from catching colds.

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is typhoon?

Heavy rains in the southern region.

Fair weather that occurs in a long period of time.

Short period of rain and thunderstorm during the day.

Weather disturbance with strong winds and abundant rain.

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the energy source of a tropical cyclone?

water vapor

strong wind

air pressure

cold air

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is NOT associated with typhoons?

storm surge

earthquake

flash flood

strong winds

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

PAGASA has just raised typhoon signal number two in Cavite and nearby

provinces. What does this mean? Winds____

Winds up to 60 kph may be expected in the locality.

Winds from 61 to 120 kph may be expected within the next 24 hours.

Winds with a speed greater than 121-170 kph are expected in 12 hours.

Winds with a speed of more than 220kph are expected in at least 18

hours.

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Your family lives on a low-lying area. The typhoon signal was raised and local

government officials warned of to the possibility of flooding. What is the best

thing to do in this kind of situation?

Stay indoors and wait for the flood to subside.

Evacuate to the nearest evacuation center even before flooding.

Stay outdoors so that you will not be home in case flash flood happens.

Prepare sumptuous food so you will not be hungry even there is a flood.

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How can flooding due to typhoon be lessened or prevented?

Cut down trees.

Stay in high places.

Bury our waste products.

Plant trees to replace cut trees.

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Strong winds brought by intense cyclones can push water in the sea causing big waves to hit the coastal areas. What is this called?

landslides

mudslides

flash flood

storm surge

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the best way to lessen the negative impact of typhoons?

Listen to news updates about typhoons.

Read about typhoons and how they form.

Observe typhoons outdoors to take note of how it affects the community.

Preparedness in all aspects is essential to prevent loss of lives and damage to properties.

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is the BEST thing to do after a tropical cyclone?

Check house roofs for any leakage.

Stock enough food and water supply.

Stay indoors and cancel any travel plans.

Repair or replace the damaged parts of your house.

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