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Grade and Section: 13. The picture shows the Philippine Area of Responsibility,
LONG TEST # 3
Typhoons
Directions: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the
correct answer. Erasures are not allowed.
1. Where does typhoon most likely to occur?
A. land C. rivers and lakes
B. ocean D. mountain ranges
2. Which is NOT a characteristic of a typhoon?
A. It has strong winds.
B. It does not have rainfall.
C. Its clouds are in spiral arrangement.
B. It creates storm surges and gigantic waves.
3. What weather phenomenon in the Philippines is locally called as
bagyo?
A. Cyclone C. Typhoon which is not included in its vicinity?
B. Hurricane D. Tornado A. 5°N, 135°E
4. Tropical cyclone is the generic term of cyclone, typhoon and B. 25°N, 140°E
hurricane. How do they differ from one another? They differ in… C. 21°N, 120°E
A. amount of rain it drops. D.15°N, 115°E
B. velocity it takes over time. 14. In what type of water do typhoons occur?
C. direction and wind gustiness. A. warm, river water
D. location where the storm occurs. B. cold, icy ocean waters
Choices for items 5-9 C. moderately cold lake waters
D. warm, tropical ocean waters
A. Typhoon D. Super Typhoon
B. Severe Tropical Storm E. Tropical Storm 15. Which statement describes the formation of typhoon?
C. Tropical Depression A. The eye passes over the land and the typhoon starts to decay.
B. The winds become stronger and rotate around distinct center
5. It is a tropical cyclone with maximum wind speed of 89 to 117 forms in cloud swirl.
kph. C. If the air is warm enough water vapor starts to rise, storms
6. It is a tropical cyclone with maximum wind speed exceeding cluster together to form a swirl of cloud.
185 kph. D. The eye of the storm forms inside the ring of the most
7. It is a tropical cyclone with maximum wind speed of 63 to 88 destructive and violent winds, it is typhoons at a dangerous
kph. state.
8. It is a tropical cyclone with maximum wind speed of 118 to
184 kph. 16. How will you describe the weather in the eye of a typhoon?
9. It is a tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of up to A. calm C. sunny
62 kph. B. intense D. violent and windy
Read the article and answer the question below. 17. Which is correctly matched?
A. Eye: light wind; Eyewall: moderate wind
MANILA, Philippines – The low-pressure area (LPA) that used to be
B. Eye: center ; Eyewall: outermost
Tropical Depression Egay already dissipated, but the southwest
C. Eye: calm ; Eyewall: devastating
monsoon or hanging habagat is still affecting Luzon and the
D. Eye: devastating; Eyewall: calm
Visayas.
10. Which wind speed describes the Low-Pressure Area above? 18. Based on the illustration, when did Typhoon Egay begun to
A. Up to 62 kph leave the PAR?
B. 63 to 88 kph
C. 89 to 117 kph
D. 118 to 184 kph
11. What is the purpose of Philippine Area of responsibility?
A. Area monitored for earthquakes and tornadoes and different
natural phenomena.
B. Area monitored for weather disturbances such as tropical
depressions and cyclones.
C. Area monitored for flood and landslides.
D. All the above
12. How many Tropical cyclones enter the Philippine Area of
Responsibility every year?
A. An average of 5 tropical cyclones every year
B. An average of 10 tropical cyclone every year
A. 8 PM, June 30, 2019 C. 8PM, July 2, 2019
C. An average of 20 tropical cyclones every year
B. 8 PM, July 1, 2019 D. 8PM, July 3, 2019
D. An average of 35 tropical cyclones every year
MANILA, Philippines – The low pressure area (LPA) that used to be
Tropical Depression Egay already dissipated, but the southwest
monsoon or hanging habagat is still affecting Luzon and the Visayas.
19. Which of the following is an advantage brought by typhoon?
A. Flood C. Irrigation for plants
B. Cold front D. Lightning, thunder
20. What will happen if PAGASA failed to monitor the weather
disturbances entering the PAR?
A. Our safety will be at risk.
B. There would be more damage to infrastructures and livestock.
C. There will be an increase in the number of injured people or
even deaths.
D. All the above
21. At times wherein typhoons are present at PAR, one should
listen with the reports of PAGASA to:
A. be updated and be entertained.
B. be updated for the suspension of classes.
C. be updated on the current issues happening in the Philippines.
D. be update to the information about the typhoon and be able
to prepare for a safety plan.
22. Use the following information in answering the question.
1. PAGASA is mandated to provide protection against
natural calamities and to ensure the safety, well-being,
and economic security of all the people.
2. PAGASA issue information on typhoon the time it enters
the PAR.
A. Statement 1 is TRUE, statement 2 is FALSE.
B. Statement 1 is FALSE, statement 2 is TRUE.
C. Both statements are TRUE.
D. Both statements are FALSE.
23. Use the following information in answering the question.
1. PAGASA provides weather forecast and declare storm
signal for the upcoming typhoon.
2. Our meteorologist can cancel or suspend work in
government offices, particularly in flood-prone or high-
risk areas during typhoon.
A. Statement 1 is TRUE, statement 2 is FALSE.
B. Statement 1 is FALSE, statement 2 is TRUE.
C. Both statements are TRUE
D. Both statements are FALSE
For 24-25
24. What does PAR stands for?
25. What does PAG-ASA stands for?
