DRRR Flashcards

(15 cards)

1
Q

Dangers associated with the natural process or phenomenon involved in the transfer of water and energy.

A

Hydrogeographical hazards

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2
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Typhoons or ____

A

bagyo

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3
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Intense circulating winds with heavy rain on the tropical land and waters

A

Typhoon

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4
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______ monitors the behavior of the cyclones as they approach Philippines teritory.

A

PAGASA

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5
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also known as electrical storm characterized by heavy rain with presence of lightning and thunder

A

thunderstorm

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6
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Presence of excessive water on dry land.

A

Flood

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8
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flow of rapid water on saturated soil or dry soil

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Flash flood

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9
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Abnormal rise in coastal water due to massive force on the sea or from the air above.

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Storm surge

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10
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Rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with the air and land.

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Tornado

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11
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Large scale of warming of water ocean

A

El nino

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12
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Begins in the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean.

A

La nina

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13
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Used to measure important weather parameters such as amount of rainfall and direction, speed and intensity of winds.

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Doppler radar

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14
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Usually installed in telecommunications cell cites.

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Automated rain gauge

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