Read each question carefully and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. PAGASA has just raised public storm warning signal no. 2 in Marikina City and
nearby provinces. What does this mean?
A. Winds of 60-100 kph in 24 hours is expected in the locality.
B. Winds of 30-60 kph in 36 hours is expected in the locality.
C. Very strong winds of more than 185 kph in 12 hours is expected in the locality.
D. Winds of 100-185 kph in 18 hours is expected in the locality.
2. Southwest monsoons happen during which of the following months?
A. April to November C. May to October
B. June to September D. October to early May
3. Which describes the condition of the atmosphere in a short period of time?
A. humidity C. typhoon
B. low pressure D. weather
4. . Which of the following can be observed after the typhoon?
A. The surrounding is clean. C. Sign boards and antennas are intact.
B. Countryside is devastated. D. Trees and buildings are not damaged
5. Which of the following precautionary measures should be done during a cyclone?
A. Disinfect flooded areas. C. Report broken electrical and water lines.
B. Store enough canned goods. D. Tune in to the latest radio or TV cyclone bulletin.
6. When does a tropical storm become a typhoon?
A. When it reaches a wind speed of less than 55 kph
B. When it reaches a wind speed of 63 to 117 kph
C. When it reaches a sustained wind of 118 to 220 kph
D. When it reaches maximum sustained 1-minute surface winds of at least 230 kph
7. Monitoring the storm warning signals is important to tell whether the eye of the typhoon will hit your locality. What agency advises the public on the latest weather bulletins and announcements?
A. Dep Ed B. DOH C. DSWD D. PAGASA
8. Tropical cyclones are referred to by different names depending on where they originate
in the world. What is formed in the western Pacific Ocean?
A. Hurricanes C. Typhoons
B. Tropical cyclones D. Willy Willy
9. What is the basis of upgrading a tropical storm into a typhoon?
A. direction C. position
B. eye of the typhoon D. wind speed
10. Which of the following precautionary measures should be done after a cyclone?
A. Prepare sufficient supply of food and water.
B. Watch out for hanging live wires from damaged electric posts.
C. Evacuate to a safe place if you are staying in low-lying areas.
D. Keep batteries, radios, fully charged cellphones and flashlights handy