TYPHOON FLASHCARD (DRRM)

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Typhoon is locally known as

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bagyo

Front

The _________________ is the area of lowest atmospheric pressure in the structure of the tropical cyclone.

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eye

Front

What are spiralling strips of clouds in the fringes of tropical cyclones?

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rain bands

Front

Winds of a tropical cyclone blow in specific directions (e.g. Northern Hemisphere - counterclockwise) because of _________________.

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Coriolis effect

Front

What is the typical lifespan of a tropical cyclone?

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9 days

Front

In Coriolis effect, objects deflect to the _______________ in the southern hemisphere.

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left

Front

What government agency can be consulted about areas prone to landslides and typhoons? Options: MGB, PHIVOLCS, DENR, PAG-ASA

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DENR

Front

Tropical cyclones form as a result of the ____________________ natural tendency to maintain equilibrium by distributing heat on earth.

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atmosphere

Front

Localized unusual increase of sea water level caused by a tropical cyclone.

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storm surge

Front

When a tropical cyclone has caused 300 casualties or more than 1 billion worth of damage, it is removed from the list of typhoons because ________________.

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It might cause confusion and it might bring back memories to survivors.