Hydrometeorological Hazards (Part 2)

Which among the following conditions should be met for a cyclone to form? Choose 3 answers.

• Large, still warm ocean area with temperature above 26.5 degrees Celsius

• High altitude winds

• Moisture in the mid-troposphere

• Instability of air masses

It is an abnormal rise of the water level in coastal areas brought about by the strong winds, waves, and low atmospheric pressure of the storm.

• Coastal Flooding

• Storm Surge

• Typhoon

• Urban Flooding

It is a rapid flooding caused by extreme heavy rainfalls from thunderstorms in which water level can rise up to 30 feet and usually happen when rivers are too narrow or due to their limited carrying capacity.

• River flood

• Flash flood

• Urban flood

• Coastal Flood

The effects of hydrometeorological hazards may lead to secondary hazards that include…

Choose all answers

• Forest fire (due to lightning)

• Properties and trees blown away (by strong winds)

• Contaminated water (due to flood water)

• Twister

Which among the following are ways to lessen the impact of hydrometeorological hazards? Choose 3 answers.

• Being updated and aware of warning signal and news

• Containing areas which are prone to storm surge

• Improving the structures of the community to increase resiliency

• Planting coastal shelter belt

Which of the following hydrometeorological hazards are also observed during typhoons? Choose all the correct answers.

• Storm Surge

• El Niño

• Flooding

• Lightning

What makes the Philippines vulnerable to hydrometeorological hazards?

• The country's archipelagic form

• The increased exposure of the population

• The country's geographical location

• The country's topography

Which of the following is characterized by the overflowing of water caused by different conditions like heavy rain, melting of ice, and etc.?

• Rainfall

• Flooding

• Storm Surge

• Storm