Understanding Typhoon Flashcards
(15 cards)
what causes the tropical cyclone to spin?
the Earth’s rotation.
What happens to tropical cyclones when they make landfall?
they lose strength.
This is included in the basic stages of the formation of the tropical cyclone in which begins to develop when the conditions needed are met.
formative stage
the winds circulate counterclockwise here
northern hemisphere
the winds rotate clockwise here
southern hemisphere
what color-coded rainfall warning issued by PAGASA that inform the public to be alert for possible evacuation?
orange
what is the category of a tropical cyclone having maximum sustained winds of 225 km/hr?
super typhoon
what temperature does water have to be for a tropical cyclone to form?
26.5 degree celcius
what is the name for a tropical cyclone in the Northwest Pacific Ocean?
typhoon
the estimated number of tropical cyclones that visit the Philippine Area of Responsibility annually.
20
PAGASA stands for
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
What is the national service institution under Department of Science and Technology (DOST) that provide daily or hourly weather forecast?
PAGASA
the excess water in the bodies during rainy season.
flooding
Give at least one precautionary measure before, during and after typhoon.
before = keep yourself updated by always listening, watching, or reading the latest weather forecasts.
during = be alert, stay calm, and stay indoors. postpone scheduled trips.
after = check every family member. there might be in need of emergency assistance.
Explain why Philippines is very vulnerable to typhoons.
Philippines is surrounded by bodies of water and being at the western rim of the pacific ocean could provide an abundant supply of warm waters that would continuously provide the energy needed for tropical cyclones to form and develop.
