SCIENCE (Typhoon) Flashcards
Northern
Pacific Ocean
Hurricane
Northwest
Pacific Ocean
Typhoon
measures the
speed of the
wind
Anemometer
It
measures the wind
direction at a given
point of time.
Wind vane
measures
atmospheric
pressure
Barometer
Measures air
temperature
Thermometer
measure
the amount or level of
rain collected over a
period of time
Rain gauge
It is also
called sounding balloon.
The radiosonde is
attached to the balloon to
measure the atmospheric
Weather Balloon
The state in which a tropical cyclone begins to develop
when the condition needed for its formation is met.
Formative Stage
The state in which a tropical cyclone is already packed
with raging winds and swirling clouds.
Mature Stage
The state in which a tropical cyclone is getting weak and
can disappear with lack of moisture.
Dissipation Stage
PAG-ASA
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and
Astronomical Services Administration
DOST
Department of Science and Technology
PAR
Philippine Area of Responsibility
A government agency responsible for monitoring
typhoon, weather, climatological and astronomical
phenomena.
PAG-ASA