Philippine Area of Responsibility Quiz

What is the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR)?

• Designated area in the Western Pacific

• Designated area in the Atlantic Ocean

• Area in the Arctic Circle

• Area in the Indian Ocean

How are typhoons named in the Philippine area of responsibility?

• By the United States National Hurricane Center

• By a committee of international meteorologists

• By a random selection process

• By the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)

What are the main responsibilities of PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) during typhoon season?

• Selling umbrellas and raincoats

• Hosting beach events

• The main responsibilities of PAGASA during typhoon season include providing weather forecasts, issuing warnings, and monitoring typhoon movements.

• Organizing typhoon parties

What are the effects of typhoons on the Philippines?

• Increase in tourism and economic growth

• Improved infrastructure and agricultural productivity

• Widespread destruction and damage to infrastructure and agriculture

• Decrease in rainfall and drought conditions

What are some important preparations that people should make before a typhoon hits the Philippines?

• Go for a swim in the ocean

• Leave all windows and doors open

• Secure loose objects, stock up on food and water, reinforce windows and doors, and have an emergency kit ready.

• Ignore the weather forecast and go on a picnic

What are the key items that should be included in a typhoon emergency kit?

• Water, non-perishable food, flashlight, batteries, first aid kit, important documents, cash, and clothing.

• Jewelry and valuables

• Candles and matches

• Books and magazines

How does the geographical location of the Philippines affect the weather in the country?

• It has no effect on the weather in the country.

• It makes the country prone to typhoons and tropical storms.

• It causes extreme cold temperatures in the country.

• It results in frequent droughts in the country.

What are the different geographical features in the Philippines that can impact the intensity of typhoons?

• Mountains, coastlines, and warm ocean waters

• Plains, lakes, and cool ocean waters

• Deserts, rivers, and cold ocean waters

• Valleys, glaciers, and hot ocean waters

What are the different warning signals used by PAGASA to alert the public about incoming typhoons?

• Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, Category 4, Category 5

• High, Medium, Low, Extreme, Severe

• Signal No. 1, Signal No. 2, Signal No. 3, Signal No. 4, and Signal No. 5

• Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange

What are the key steps that the government and local authorities take to respond to typhoons in the Philippines?

• Launching a new advertising campaign

• Building more shopping malls

• Early warning systems, evacuation plans, relief and rescue operations, and post-disaster recovery efforts

• Organizing a beach party