Lesson 6

Question 1

It is the process or phenomenon of atmospheric, hydrological or oceanographic nature that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption or environmental damage (UNISDR, 2007).

Answer 1

Hydrometeorological Hazard

Question 2

is an intense low pressure system with a minimum sustained velocities of 35KPH.

Answer 2

Tropical Cyclones

Question 3

the official source of information about tropical cyclones even before it enters the PAR, classified tropical cyclones in to four in accordance to its wind speed.

Answer 3

PAGASA

Question 4

Due to the overflowing of water from lakes, streams, and other bodies of water.

Answer 4

Floods

Question 5

Types of floods

Answer 5

River
Coastal
Flash

Question 6

As a sudden rise of sea level above the normal level on the coast due to a drop of atmospheric pressure and the force of the wind as a tropical cyclone approaches the coast.

Answer 6

Storm Surge

Question 7

Is a localized storm cloud that produces lightning and thunder and often brings heavy rain shower or hail as well as strong gusty wind.

Answer 7

Thunderstorm

Question 8

Is a localized wind storm characterized by a visible funnel shaped, rapidly whirling cloud extending downward from the base of a dark cumulonimbus cloud.

Answer 8

Tornado

Question 9

Is the lack of rainfall for normal needs.

Answer 9

Drought

Question 10

are natural part of the global climate system that occurs when the Pacific Ocean and the atmosphere above it change from their neutral (normal) state for several seasons.

Answer 10

La Niña/El Niño