Typhoons Flashcards
1
Q
The term is used only on the north-western part of the pacific ocean
A
Typhoon
2
Q
______ is the term used for the northeastern part of the pacific ocean and the northern part of the atlantic ocean
A
Hurricane
3
Q
Keypoints of the PAR
A
A >> 5° N , 115° E B >> 15° N , 115° C >> 21° N D >> 25° N E >> 25° N F >> 5° N
4
Q
What is PAR
A
Philippine Area of Responsibility
5
Q
How many are the Public Storm Warning Signals
A
5
6
Q
- Windspeed of 30 kph
- preschool classes are suspended
- expected in 36 hrs; 1/2 day (lasts)
A
PSWS #1
7
Q
- winds greater than 61 kph to 120 kph
- expected atleast 24 hrs
- elememtary to highschool classes are suspended
A
PSWS #2
8
Q
- winds greater that 121 kph to 170 kph
- expected in atleast 18 hrs
- tertiary-college classes are suspended as to offices it depends
A
PSWS #3
9
Q
- wimds greater than 171 kph to 220 kph and will affect localities
- expected in 12 hrs
A
PSWS #4
10
Q
- winds greater 222 kph
- a super typhoon amd is expected in 12 hrs
A
PSWS #5
