Activity 3: Let me in, Let me out!
Objective: Determine whether a tropical cyclone is within or outside the PAR.
Direction: Based on your second activity, determine whether the following given
points are within or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Put a check mark (/)
under the correct place.
Latitude
Longitude
Out
Typhoon A
15 ON
138 E
Typhoon B
19°N
117 E
Typhoon C
6°N
145 E
Typhoon D
10 ON
111 °E
Typhoon E
9°N
114 E
Typhoon F
12 N
154 E
Typhoon G
9oN
134 E
Typhoon H
10 °N
129 °E
Typhoon I
11 N
125 °E
Typhoon J
8 ON
126 E
Guide Questions:
Why is it important to know the Philippine Area of Responsibility?
What precautionary measures should be done when a typhoon enters the PAR?
Objective: Determine whether a tropical cyclone is within or outside the PAR.
Direction: Based on your second activity, determine whether the following given
points are within or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Put a check mark (/)
under the correct place.
Latitude
Longitude
Out
Typhoon A
15 ON
138 E
Typhoon B
19°N
117 E
Typhoon C
6°N
145 E
Typhoon D
10 ON
111 °E
Typhoon E
9°N
114 E
Typhoon F
12 N
154 E
Typhoon G
9oN
134 E
Typhoon H
10 °N
129 °E
Typhoon I
11 N
125 °E
Typhoon J
8 ON
126 E
Guide Questions:
Why is it important to know the Philippine Area of Responsibility?
What precautionary measures should be done when a typhoon enters the PAR?
Answers & Comments
Question:
Why is it important to know the Philippine Area of Responsibility?
Answer:
The Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) is an area in the Northwestern Pacific where PAGASA, the Philippines' national meteorological agency monitors weather occurrences. Significant weather disturbances, specifically tropical cyclones, that enter or develop in the PAR are given Philippine-specific names.
Question:
Avoid electrical wires that have fallen. Stay away from flood waters. They carry water-borne diseases.
Answer:
During a Typhoon:
Stay calm and be alert.
Stay indoors. ...
Monitor the weather reports. ...
When local authorities advise you to evacuate.