Module 7

Question 1

these are dangers associated with the natural processes or phenomena involved in the transfer of water and energy between the land surface and the lower atmosphere

Answer 1

hydrometerologucal hazards

Question 2

these are associated with…

Answer 2

typhoons, thunderstorms, flash floods, floods, el nino, la nina, tornadoes and storm surges

Question 3

these are intense circulating winds with heavy rain over tropical waters and land.

Answer 3

typhoons (118km/hr)

Question 4

tropical cyclones in the philippines usually begin where?

Answer 4

warm northwestern portion of the pacific ocean

Question 5

measure of tropical depression

Answer 5

up to 61 kph

Question 6

measure of tropical storm

Answer 6

62 to 88 kph

Question 7

measure of severe tropical storm

Answer 7

89 to 117 kph

Question 8

measure of typhoon

Answer 8

118 to 220 kph

Question 9

measure of super typhoon

Answer 9

exceeding 220 kph

Question 10

true or false

typhoons do not weaken when they enter a cooler and drier environment bc they come from warm, moist tropical air

Answer 10

false

Question 11

this is also known as electrical storm; it is characterized by heavy rain with the presence of thunder and lightning

Answer 11

thunderstorm

Question 12

this may not have strong winds in contrast with typhoons; there is an uneven distribution of heat in the air and on land

Answer 12

thunderstorm

Question 13

this can lead to flooding

Answer 13

heavy rainfall

Question 14

this can electrocute humans and livestock and damge electrial facilities

Answer 14

lightning

Question 15

this can displace or disorient a flying aircraft

Answer 15

air turbulence

Question 16

this ca burn buildings and vegetation

Answer 16

fire

Question 17

this is the presence of excessive water on a supposedly dry land

Answer 17

flood

Question 18

this is a rapid flow of water on saturated soil or dry soil or any foundation that has a poor absorption capability

Answer 18

flash flood

Question 19

this usually takes place in volcanoes, mountains, waterways

Answer 19

flash flood

Question 20

this is an abnormal rise in coastal waters due to a massive force from the sea or from the air above the sea

Answer 20

storm surge

Question 21

this can be caused by a strong typhoon or sea quake

Answer 21

storm surge

Question 22

this is a rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with the air and land

Answer 22

tornado

Question 23

an average of how many tornadoes can hit the country every year?

Answer 23

12-24

Question 24

true or false

nueva ecija and bulacan are not prone to tornadoes

Answer 24

false

Question 25

this refers to the large-scale warming of the ocean and atmosphere across the central and east-central equatorial pacific

Answer 25

el nino

Question 26

this begins in the eastern part of the pacific ocea, much similar to the location of the other one. ; the ph is affected by excessive rainfall and cold temps

Answer 26

la nina

Question 27

this is to measure important weather parameters such as the amount of rainfall, direction, speed and intensity of winds

Answer 27

doppler radar

Question 28

this is usually installed in telecommunication cell sites to observe and locate areas with excessive amount of rainfall; this is to detect possible flooding and flash floods

Answer 28

automated rain gauge