The Philippine Area of Responsibility

1. What sector of the Philippine government observes typhoons via radio satellite?

• DOST

• DENR

• PAGASA

• PHIVOLCS

From what bodies of water do typhoons originate?

• oceans

• lakes

• rivers

• streams

Based on the given tracking data below of typhoon Ursula, in what areas will the typhoon expected to move?

• Leyte, Cebu, Tarlac

• Davao, Cagayan, Zamboanga

• Sarangani, Cotabato, Palawan

• Negros, Cebu, Bohol

What is the estimated number of typhoon/s that enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility every year?

• 28

• 23

• 20

• 10

Refer to the illustration

Which points are NOT within the Philippine Area of Responsibility or PAR?

• 8⁰N, 130⁰E

• 8⁰N, 135⁰E

• 11⁰N, 130⁰E

• 11⁰N, 136⁰E

Using the map, which is the coverage area of the Philippine Area of Responsibility?

• 30⁰N, 103⁰E

• 35⁰N, 115⁰E

• 11⁰N, 110⁰E

• 15⁰N, 145⁰E

Based on the map, which of the following coordinates of a typhoon has already entered the PAR?

• 7⁰N, 134⁰E

• 10⁰N, 137⁰E

• 16⁰N, 141⁰E

• 11⁰N, 0⁰E

. In which body of water does the tropical cyclone Chedeng and Super typhoon Yolanda form?

• West Philippine Sea

• Celebes Sea

• Pacific Ocean

• Sulu Sea

Which tropical cyclone made landfall in Mindanao?

• Chedeng

• Yolanda

• Both

• none of them

Which typhoon is within the PAR?

• Chedeng

• Yolanda

• Both

• none of them