Q4 - LT - HEALTH 4 - NATURAL DISASTERS

The Philippines is located in the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire.

• True

• False

It is a natural event that causes great damage or loss of life

• Natural Event

• Natural Disaster

• Natural Damage

It is a storm characterized by strong winds with accompanying rain and thunderstorms

• Typhoon

• Storm Surge

• Flood

• Landslide

• Volcanic Eruption

It is also called hurricane and tropical cyclone in some parts of the world and is the most common of all natural disasters

• Typhoon

• Storm Surge

• Flood

• Landslide

• Volcanic Eruption

If it forms in the northwestern pacific ocean then the term used is _____

• Typhoon

• Hurricane

• Tropical Cyclone

If it forms in the north atlantic ocean or northeastern pacific ocean the term used is ____

• Typhoon

• Hurricane

• Tropical Cyclone

If it forms in the south pacific ocean and/or indian ocean the term used is ____

• Typhoon

• Hurricane

• Tropical Cyclone

It is the center of the typhoon

• Eye

• Eye Wall

• Spiral Rain Clouds

Storms are named so people will be more aware of them since it will be easier for people to follow their progress and know how dangerous they are

• True

• False

Research shows that storms named after a female or stronger

• True

• False