Understanding the Typhoon:PAR

Which of the following factors strengthen a moving typhoon?

• Large Bodies of Water

• Landmasses

• Mountain Ranges

• Tall buildings

Tropical Cyclones that cross land masses strengthen further.

• TRUE

• FALSE

If you happen to be outdoors when a typhoon comes, stand under a lone tree in an open field to avoid being hit by lightning

• TRUE

• FALSE

What does PAR stand for?

• Philippine Atmospheric Responsibility

• PAGASA Area of Responsibility

• PAGASA Atmospheric Responsibility

• Philippine Area of Responsibility

Which of the following gives data about the history as well as the predicted pathway of a typhoon?

• Weather Board

• Trace Board

• Typhoon Tracking Chart

• Philippine Area of Responsibility

Which of the following describes the position of the typhoon?

• The typhoon is in the North-East of the Philippine Area of Responsibility

• The typhoon is in the North of the Philippine Area of Responsibility

• The typhoon is in the North-West of the Philippine Area of Responsibility

• The typhoon is outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility

Typhoon Tracking is important since it ables us to predict the typhoon path and to be prepared for its effects.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following are the exact coordinates of the Philippine Area of Responsibility?

• 5°N 115°E, 15°N 115°E, 21°N 120°E

• 5°N 115°E, 15°N 115°E, 21°N 120°E, 25°N 135°E and 5°N 135°E

• 5°N 120°E, 15°N 115°E, 21°N 120°E, 25°N 130°E and 5°N 135°E

• 5°N 115°E, 15°N 115°E, 21°N 115°E, 25°N 120°E and 5°N 130°E

In which time of facing a natural disaster such as typhoon you must help check and clean your community drainage system and canals to prevent a flood.

• Before a typhoon strikes

• During a typhoon strikes

• After a typhoon strikes

• You don't need to clean your drainage

TRUE or FALSE

Monitor the weather reports by watching the news and be updated on what's happening in your surrounding to add for your security during typhoon

• TRUE

• FALSE