Science

Question 1

What is another term for a typhoon in the North Western Pacific region?

Answer 1

Cyclone

Question 2

In which ocean do typhoons typically form?

Answer 2

Pacific ocean

Question 3

.The eye of a typhoon is characterized by

Answer 3

calm conditions

Question 4

Typhoons are known by different names in different regions. What are they called in the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific?

Answer 4

Hurricanes

Question 5

A tropical storm in the Western Pacific.

Answer 5

typhoon

Question 6

What is the main difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?

Answer 6

their location

Question 7

What is the eye of a typhoon?

Answer 7

The calm center of the storm

Question 8

What conditions are necessary for a typhoon to form?

Answer 8

Warm ocean water and low air pressure

Question 9

What is the term for the path that a typhoon follows?

Answer 9

Track

Question 10

.What is the term for the sudden rise in sea level caused by a typhoon?

Answer 10

Storm surge

Question 11

What is the term for the season when typhoons are most likely to occur?

Answer 11

Typhoon season

Question 12

Which country experiences the most typhoons each year?

Answer 12

Philippines

Question 13

What is the term for a typhoon that has wind speeds of 74 miles per hour or higher?

Answer 13

Typhoon

Question 14

What is the largest typhoon ever recorded?

Answer 14

Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda

Question 15

What is the main cause of damage during a typhoon?

Answer 15

High winds and heavy rain

Question 16

.What is the safest place to be during a typhoon?

Answer 16

In an interior room without windows

Question 17

What should you do after a typhoon has passed?

Answer 17

Stay inside until authorities say it’s safe

Question 18

What is the term for a typhoon that has weakened and been downgraded?

Answer 18

Tropical depression

Question 19

.What is the primary energy source for a typhoon?

Answer 19

The ocean’s heat

Question 20

.A small particle from a comet or asteroid.

Answer 20

meteoroid

Question 21

A large rocky body in orbit around the sun

Answer 21

asteroid

Question 22

A ball of gas, dust, and ice that orbits the sun.

Answer 22

comet

Question 23

Where is the asteroid belt located in our solar system?

Answer 23

Between Mars and Jupiter

Question 24

A meteor that survives its passage through Earth’s atmosphere and lands on the surface.

Answer 24

meteorite

Question 25

What are most asteroids made of?

Answer 25

Rock and metal

Question 26

.What causes the tail of a comet?

Answer 26

The heat of the sun causing gases to be released

Question 27

What is the difference between a meteoroid and an asteroid?

Answer 27

Their size, with meteoroids being smaller

Question 28

Where do most comets come from?

Answer 28

The Oort Cloud and Kuiper Belt

Question 29

What is the term for a small asteroid that's on a path to collide with Earth?

Answer 29

Near-Earth Object (NEO)

Question 30

What is the name of the famous comet that can be seen from Earth every 76 years?

Answer 30

Halley's Comet

Question 31

What is the term for a meteor that occurs when Earth passes through the debris left by a comet?

Answer 31

Meteor Shower

Question 32

What is the largest asteroid in our solar system?

Answer 32

Ceres

Question 33

What causes a meteoroid to glow and become a meteor?

Answer 33

The pressure of Earth's atmosphere heating it up

Question 34

During a typhoon, it's safe to go outside and play.

Answer 34

False

Question 35

You should stay indoors until the typhoon has completely passed.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

It's safe to eat food that has been in the fridge if the power has been out for more than 4 hours.

Answer 36

False

Question 37

You should keep your pets indoors during a typhoon.

Answer 37

True

Question 38

It's not necessary to have a first aid kit on hand during a typhoon.

Answer 38

False

Question 39

It's safe to drink tap water immediately after a typhoon.

Answer 39

False

Question 40

You should keep important documents in a waterproof container during a typhoon.

Answer 40

True

Question 41

It's not necessary to know the location of your local storm shelter.

Answer 41

False

Question 42

You should turn off utilities like gas, water, and electricity before a typhoon hits.

Answer 42

True

Question 43

After a typhoon, it's safe to immediately return home even if it's been declared a disaster area.

Answer 43

False

Question 44

During a typhoon, it's safe to use electronic devices that are plugged in.

Answer 44

False

Question 45

It's a good idea to have a battery-powered radio during a typhoon.

Answer 45

True

Question 46

You should stock up on food, water, and other essentials before a typhoon hits.

Answer 46

True

Question 47

You should stay away from windows during a typhoon.

Answer 47

True

Question 48

It's safe to cross a flooded street during a typhoon.

Answer 48

False

Question 49

You should ignore evacuation orders if you feel safe in your home.

Answer 49

False

Question 50

It's okay NOT to monitor weather conditions.

Answer 50

False