Science5 Q4 ST2

A day before the typhoon, you could see that the environment is____.

• Damaged and wrecked.

• Flooded and many destroyed buildings

• Bright with sun still shinning and a little rain.

• Dark and cloudy with heavy rains and strong winds.

During a typhoon, it is advice that you stay inside your house if your house is made of durable materials. Why?

• So that neighbors cant ask help from you.

• So that you will be safe from falling trees and debris.

• So that no one could enter your house.

• So that your properties are safe inside your house.

Why is there a need to boil your drinking water after a typhoon?

• Because people have sensitive stomach.

• Because people are so conscious of what they drink.

• Because the water needs to be hot to avoid colds among evacuees.

• Because the water might be contaminated and dirty due to heavy rains and flooding.

Which of the following can be observed during a typhoon?

• Sunny and pleasant weather.

• Strong winds but not as much rain.

• Sky is clear and cold surroundings.

• Strong winds, heavy rains, and big waves.

How would you describe an area where the eye of the typhoon is currently passing?

• The area is damaged.

• The area is calm with no rains.

• The area has light winds but heavy rains.

• The area has strong winds and heavy rains.

Which of the following should be done if a strong typhoon is expected?

• Boil water for drinking to avoid gastrointestinal infections.

• Wear thick clothing to prevent catching respiratory diseases.

• Wash and cook food well to avoid contacting communicable diseases.

• Secure extra food supply, emergency lights, and battery-operated radios.

What do you call the big waves caused by typhoon?

• Breeze

• Storm Surge

• Tidal wave

• Tsunami

Which of the following is the social impact of typhoon?

• The habitat of plants and animals might be destroyed.

• Roads, bridges, and infrastructure might be destroyed beyond repair.

• Dams may get full due to the large amount of water collected that may cause flooding.

• People may lose their jobs if they work in an industry that has been badly affected.

How can both human and animal life be impacted and ultimately taken, by the destructive forces of typhoons?

• If roads become impassable

• If rescue and relief operations are on going

• If large quantities of salt are deposited onto plant life

• If an individual is struck by debris or is caught in a building collapse.

Although typhoon may be destructive, it still has some beneficial effects.

• It can change your old roof and fences.

• It fills up dams that might cause flooding when water is released.

• It fills up your water reservoir so that you wouldn't need to fetch water.

• It provides rains to many areas that could have been to dry or moist likely to experience drought.